Cheddar and Vegetable Pasta Bake Recipe

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Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 17 mins

Total: 42 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Cheddar and Vegetable Pasta Bake Recipe

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

Tips

Directions

Step 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.

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

Nutritional Information

Cheddar and Vegetable Pasta Bake Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 465.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.6g 57%

Carbohydrates: 48.3g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 5.6g 22%

Sugars: 10.9g

Fat: 19.2g 30%

Saturated Fat: 12g 60%

Cholesterol: 58.8mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 6286.8IU 126%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.7mg 44%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 13.8mg 23%

Folate: 102mcg 26%

Calcium: 293.1mg 29%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 65.2mg 23%

Potassium: 595.3mg 17%

Sodium: 1008mg 40%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 172.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.