B1NounFeminine
la besciamella
béchamel sauce
/beh-shah-MEL-lah/
Plural: besciamelle
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What does ‘besciamella’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
La besciamella si prepara con burro, farina e latte.
Béchamel is made with butter, flour and milk.
Stendo la besciamella tra gli strati di lasagna.
I spread the béchamel between the layers of lasagne.
About This Word
Despite its French name, besciamella (béchamel) has been used in Italian cooking since at least the Renaissance. It is essential in lasagne, cannelloni, and many baked pasta dishes.
Related Words
burrofarinalattelasagnecannelloni