CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE WITH CHEESE AND DILLServing Size : 4

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 T Butter
3 T Whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 c Milk
1 1/4 c Ricotta cheese
4 T Parmesan cheese -- grated
2 1/2 c Large pasta shells -- cooked
1/2 c Fresh dill -- chopped
1/2 c Almonds -- sliced
1 1/2 c Cooked chicken -- cubed
Freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium-size saucepan, melt 3
tablespoons butter. When hot, add flour and stir. Add milk all at once
and stir with a wire whisk until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in ricotta
until it melts. Add 2 tablespoons Parmesan.

Mix pasta with cheese sauce. Stir in dill and almonds. Mix in chicken and
season with lots of pepper. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan over
top and dot with remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Bake, uncovered, for 30
minutes, or until hot.