This bechamel sauce is easy to make in less than 15 minutes using pantry-staple ingredients. This is a classic staple in French cuisine and is often used as a base for many other sauces. It is also known as white sauce. It is smooth, luscious, creamy, and velvety, adding richness to any dish you add it to without making the dish heavy. Bechamel sauce can be easily made vegan or gluten-free.