Cheddar And Vegetable Pasta Bake Recipe Recipes Net

Ingredients

2tbspbutter,or margarine

2garlic cloves,minced

1½tbspflour

12ozevaporated skim milk,(1 can)

¾tspsalt

½tsphot pepper sauce

2cupsSargento® Shredded Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese,divided

16ozmixed vegetables,(1 package), with cauliflower, red bell peppers, broccoli, frozen, thawed

3cupsbow tie pasta,or penne pasta, cooked, drained

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the flour then cook and stir for 1 minute.

Add the milk, salt, and pepper sauce. Heat to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, then stir in 1 cup of cheese until melted.

Add the sauce and vegetables to the pasta and toss well. Transfer to a greased medium baking dish or oval casserole, then cover with foil.

Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for 15 minutes or until hot.

Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

Serve warm, and enjoy!