Best 2 Cheddar Vegetable Pasta Bake Recipes

Cheddar vegetable pasta bake is a savory and comforting dish that combines the richness of cheddar cheese with the healthiness of vegetables. Featuring tender pasta, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, this dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal for your family or a dish to impress guests, cheddar vegetable pasta bake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHEDDAR AND VEGETABLE PASTA BAKE

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Looking for a healthy version of mac and cheese? This is it! Mixed vegetables and Sargento Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar cheese - yum!

Provided by Sargento

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Sargento

Time 42m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ tablespoons flour
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated skim milk
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups Sargento® Shredded Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables (cauliflower, red bell peppers, broccoli), thawed
3 cups bow tie or penne pasta, cooked and drained

Steps:

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.
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 degrees F oven 15 minutes or until hot. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1008 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

CHEDDAR & VEGETABLE PASTA BAKE

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Soooo good! I found this in a Sargento Cheese Ad sometime in 1996. It tastes like veggie lasagna, could be a vegetarian main dish or a side for dinner. Or a Lenten specialty. I did have to thin the cream sauce out before I baked it because the dish thickens up quite a lot in the oven. You can use penne or other pasta but the bowties are really pretty. You can find a picture on the Sargento web site.

Provided by Jezski

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 42m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional) or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 cups cheddar cheese, divided
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, THAWED (cauliflower, red bell peppers, broccoli)
3 cups bow tie pasta, cooked and drained

Steps:

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.
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.

Tips:

For a creamier sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.
Add a teaspoon of dried thyme or oregano to the sauce for extra flavor.
Use a variety of vegetables in your pasta bake, such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and zucchini.
If you don't have any cheddar cheese, you can use another type of hard cheese, such as Parmesan or mozzarella.
To make the pasta bake ahead of time, assemble it and then bake it just before serving.

Conclusion:

Cheddar vegetable pasta bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. This pasta bake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.