1 lb. ziti
4 tbsp. butter
1 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 med. carrot, grated
4 oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 tbsp. flour
2 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. grated American cheese
2 c. chopped cooked chicken
1/3 c. buttered bread crumbs

Cook ziti and drain. In medium saucepan melt butter. Add celery, onions, carrots and mushrooms. Cook until tender (do not brown). Stir in flour. Add milk, salt and pepper; stir until mixture boils. Remove from heat.

Add grated cheese, stir until melted. Combine ziti, chicken and cheese sauce. Pour into a greased 3 quart baking dish. Top with bread crumbs. Bake in 350 degree oven 30 to 40 minutes. (Serves 8.)