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B1nounfemminile

labesciamella

béchamel sauce

Plural

besciamelle

Pronunciation

beh-shah-MEL-lah

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.

Examples

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.

Related Words

burrofarinalattelasagnecannelloni