Classic Parsley Sauce

A smooth, creamy white sauce full of fresh parsley, good with ham and vegetables.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 20 minutes
Vegetarian
✅
Nuts
❌
Serves
6 people
Difficulty
Very Easy

Ingredients

  • 25g butter
  • 25g plain flour
  • 450ml whole milk
  • 4 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • Salt and white pepper to taste

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute without browning.

  2. Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until smooth.

  3. Simmer gently for 8 minutes, stirring often.

  4. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice and nutmeg.

  5. Season and serve hot.