• 1 lb (450 g) fusilli, penne or rotini pasta
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) milk
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
• 2 cups (500 mL) grated Sharp Canadian Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups (500 mL) diced cooked chicken or ham
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) frozen corn
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) thinly sliced green onions (2 to 3)
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) salsa sauce

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, 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.
3. Reduce heat to low, add cheese a handful at a time, stirring until melted. Stir in chicken, corn, green onions and salsa; heat through.
4. To serve, drain pasta; turn into a large bowl. Toss sauce with pasta and sprinkle with additional grated Canadian Cheddar cheese, if desired.

6 servings
Tips: It's 6 p.m. and you haven't started dinner. Here's a dish the whole family will enjoy. If you like your food spicy, use hot salsa.