CHEESY BOWTIE PASTA BAKE

CHEESY BOWTIE PASTA BAKE

Serves: 8-10

INGREDIENTS

• 16 oz. package bow tie pasta
• 1 - 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes (I prefer Italian tomatoes)
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1½ cups milk
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1½ cups three cheese blend (I used Parmesan, Romano, Asiago blend)
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
• ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Shaved Parmesan (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1.       Cook pasta as instructed on package.

2.       While pasta is cooking, drain tomatoes and reserve ¼ cup juice. Set aside.

3.       Preheat oven to 375.

4.       In a large pot, melt butter on medium meat. Add flour, salt and pepper and whisk until smooth. Add milk and reserved tomato juice. Bring to a boil. Cook until sauce thickens.

5.       Remove sauce from heat and add drained pasta, tomatoes and cheeses. Mix well and pour into a greased 9x13 dish.

6.       Bake for 30 minutes and garnish with fresh parsley and shaved Parmesan. ENJOY!

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