3 balsamella recipes

Classic Italian bechamel sauce (Salsa di Balsamella) made with butter, flour, and warm milk, seasoned with nutmeg and cayenne. A smooth, creamy base for lasagna, pasta bakes, and gratins.

Cheese tortellini with sweet red onions and radicchio enveloped in a balsamella white sauce top with parmesan and baked until bubbly and crusty on top.

Baked ziti tossed in tomato sauce and creamy balsamella with cubes of fresh mozzarella that melt into long, stretchy strings. Topped with Parmesan breadcrumbs and baked until bubbling.