TRIPLE CHEESE MOSTACCIOLI BAKE

1 POUND PACKAGE MOSTACCIOLI PASTA, UNCOOKED

1/4 CUP BUTTER OR MARGARINE

1/4 CUP UNSIFTED FLOUR

1 TEASPOON BASIL LEAVES OR 1 TABLESPOON FRESH BASIL, CHOPPED

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 (4 OUNCES) SHREDDED SWISS CHEESE

Prepare mostaccioli as package directs. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, basil, salt, and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Over medium heat, cook and stir until mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese; mix well. Stir in mostaccioli. Spoon half the mostaccioli mixture into greased 9x13 inch baking dish; top with Swiss cheese then remaining mostaccioli mixture. Cover; bake 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Uncover; immediately top with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.