Tex Mex Fusilli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fusilli
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups old cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups diced cooked chicken or 2 cups ham
3/4 cup frozen corn
1/3 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup salsa

Preparation

Cook Pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in flour until blended.
Gradually whisk in Milk and salt, making sure there are no lumps.
Stir and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 minute.
Reduce heat to low, add cheese a handful at a time, stirring until melted.
Stir in chicken or ham, corn, green onions and salsa; heat through.
To serve, drain pasta; turn into a large bowl.
Toss sauce with pasta and sprinkle with additional grated Cheddar cheese, if desired.