Pasta with Three Cheeses (serve with Sliced Sourdough Bread)

10 oz. dried macaroni or rotini
2 cups frozen broccoli, cauliflower/vegetable combination
1 cup milk
4 oz. cream cheese, cut up
¼ tsp black pepper
¾ cup shredded Gouda, Havarti, or Swiss cheese (3 oz.)
¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
Cooked diced chicken (or great meatless)

In a large saucepan cook pasta according to package, adding the frozen vegetables for the last five minutes of cooking. Drain.

In the same saucepan combine milk, cream cheese, and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted.

Return pasta mixture to saucepan. Toss to coat with cream cheese mixture. Gently stir in the shredded cheese and the ¼ cup parmesan cheese and chicken. If desired, sprinkle individual servings with additional parmesan cheese. Serve Hot.