Bechamel Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup milk
1 sprig fresh parsley
2 None cloves
2 slices onion
1 None bay leaf
1 1/2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour

Preparation

Bring milk, parsley, cloves, onion and bay leaf to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat then strain, discarding solids. Set aside.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 min to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 mins. Season.