Cheddar And Vegetable Pasta Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated skim milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
2 cups Sargento(R) 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

Preparation

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.