Thick Bechamel Sauce With Parmesan And Sun-Dried Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups warm milk
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 -3 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto or 2 -3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
1 pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
salt and pepper

Preparation

Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan.
Add flour and cook until foamy, about 2 minutes.
Add the warm milk, I usually warm it in the microwave oven, and whisk constantly.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes.
Add parmesan cheese and tomato pesto. Stir until cheese has melted.
Add nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.