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

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

Katherine Joyner
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I was looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. It was simple to prepare and tasted delicious. My kids loved it too!


Corinne Khan
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This cheddar and vegetable pasta bake was a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it!


Item Gabriel
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The only change I made was to add some chopped bacon to the dish. It added a nice smoky flavor that really took it to the next level.


wijdan wijdan
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Wow! This pasta bake was amazing! The cheddar and vegetable combination was perfect, and the sauce was so flavorful. It was a hit with my guests, and I will definitely be making it again.


NOKUKHANYA DLAMINI
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This cheddar and vegetable pasta bake was an easy and delicious meal to prepare. The vegetables added a nice crunch and sweetness to the dish, while the cheddar cheese sauce was rich and creamy. My family loved it!