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  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 4
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Cheddar & Vegetable Pasta Bake

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated skim milk
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce or 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided
  • 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables (cauliflower, red bell peppers, broccoli), thawed
  • 3 cups (8 oz.) bow tie or penne pasta, cooked and drained

Directions

  1. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Add milk, salt and pepper sauce. Heat to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup cheese until melted.
  2. Add sauce and vegetables to pasta; toss well. Transfer to a greased medium baking dish or oval casserole. Cover with foil; bake in preheated 375°F oven 15 minutes or until hot. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

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