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DIPS & SAUCES
BASIC BECHAMEL SAUCE
Makes approx. 1 ½ cups
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons plain flour
1¼ cups milk
Pepper and salt, to taste
METHOD
1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over
medium heat.
2. Stir in flour and cook for a 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Gradually add the milk, using the
Stick Blender to blend the ingredients
until smooth.
5. Return to the heat and continue to mix
until sauce starts to bubble gently and
thickens.
6. Season with pepper and salt, if desired.
SPICY TOMATO & BACON
PASTA SAUCE
Makes approx. 1½ cups
INGREDIENTS
15 Roma Italian tomatoes, chopped
2 Spanish onions, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 bacon strips, finely chopped and lightly fried
¼ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
METHOD
1. Place all ingredients into the blending
jug or a large mixing bowl.
2. Place the Stick Blender into the
ingredients and blend until smooth.
3. Heat then stir through cooked pasta and
serve with shavings of fresh parmesan.
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