BOW-TIE CHEESE CASSEROLE

Bow-Tie Cheese Casserole image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle pasta (bow-tie)
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
6 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups cold milk
2 1/2 cups fresh shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (24 ounce) jar tomato basil pasta spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded italian six blend cheese (Italian six-cheese blend)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°.
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Place pasta and chicken in a large bowl.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over med-high heat.
Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute or until smooth.
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
Bring mixture to a boil, decrease heat to med-low, and gradually stir in cheddar cheese until smooth.
Stir in salt and pepper.
Stir cheese sauce into pasta mixture.
Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
Top with pasta sauce, and sprinkle with Italian cheese blend.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly.