Bow-Tie Cheese Casserole

Southern Living

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• 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

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