Bow-Tie Cheese Casserole

Name: Bow-Tie Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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)

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Southern Living"

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 10

ingredients

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)

directions

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.