Bow-Tie Cheese Casserole

10 ingredients
12 steps

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

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. 2
    Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  3. 3
    Place pasta and chicken in a large bowl.
  4. 4
    Melt butter in a medium saucepan over med-high heat.
  5. 5
    Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute or until smooth.
  6. 6
    Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
  7. 7
    Bring mixture to a boil, decrease heat to med-low, and gradually stir in cheddar cheese until smooth.
  8. 8
    Stir in salt and pepper.
  9. 9
    Stir cheese sauce into pasta mixture.
  10. 10
    Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  11. 11
    Top with pasta sauce, and sprinkle with Italian cheese blend.
  12. 12
    Bake for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly.

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