"mama Mia" Triple Cheese Mostaccioli Bake

This recipe came to me from my old across-the-hall neighbor in New York City. Makes a wonderfully smooth and cheesy side dish, or it can be easily doubled for Pot Lucks and Parties. Absolute comfort food!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 8  ounces mostaccioli pasta (ziti or penne' pasta could also be used)
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 1⁄2 cups milk
• 2  cups  shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1  cup  shredded swiss cheese

Directions

1. Cook Pasta "al dente" style. While Pasta is cooking, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Melt Butter in a large saucepan under medium heat. Stir in Flour, Salt and Pepper. Gradually add Milk; cook and stir until it thickens and slowly bubbles.
3. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup each Cheddar and Parmesan Cheese, blend until mixed well. Stir in Pasta.
4. Spoon 1/2 Pasta and sauce into greased 13" x 9" baking dish. Layer with Swiss Cheese, then remaining Pasta mixture.
5. Cover and bake 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
6. Uncover and sprinkle remaining Cheddar Cheese over the top. Serve after Cheese melts, about 5-10 minutes.