Cheddar & Vegetable Pasta Bake - cooking recipe

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

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\u00b0F oven 15 minutes or until hot.
Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted.