Mexican-Style Pasta Bake - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 12 ounces dried bow tie pasta (about 5 cups)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried cilantro, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 cups milk
• 6 ounces colby cheese, cubed
• 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (6 oz.)
• 1 cup bottled salsa
• 2/3 cup halved pitted green and/or ripe olives
• Chili powder