Four Cheese Bow Tie Pasta

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
• 1 package bow tie pasta
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 1/3 cups grated Romano cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue or Gorgonzola cheese
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Preparation:

1. Drain tomatoes, reserving 1 1/4 cups juice; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk and reserved tomato juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.
3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, sauce, and reserved tomatoes. Stir in the cheeses and parsley; toss gently. Place in a greased 3 1/2 qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 30-35 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

YIELD: 12 SERVINGS