In a large saucepan melt the butter over low heat.
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
Add the flour to melted butter and let cook for about 1 minute.
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
To cooked flour mixture, add milk, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Let simmer on medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes while stirring.
1 cup milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
When sauce reaches desired thickness, remove from heat and serve over pasta or add use as base thickener for other recipes.
Can be stored in sealed container in refrigerator for up 2 days.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of .5 cups of sauce. Actual calories will vary.*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.