Low Fat White Sauce

Use with Low-fat macaroni and cheese also posted.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups skim milk
• 2  tablespoons carrots, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons celery, finely chopped
• 4  tablespoons onions, finely chopped
• 4  peppercorns
• 1  whole clove
• 1  bay leaf, crumbled

Directions

1. Heat until bubbles form around the edge of the pot. Set aside for 5 minutes. Strain.
2. Meanwhile dissolve 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1/4 cup skim milk.
3. Return the milk to the pot and bring back to a simmer. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir constantly until the sauce thickens smoothly. Season to taste with cayenne, salt and pepper. Cool.