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

Kelly Colson
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This pasta bake is a great way to show your family how much you love them. It's a delicious and comforting dish that will warm their hearts. I always make this dish for my family on special occasions. It's a tradition that we all love.


Ianis Donescu
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This pasta bake is a great way to save money. It's a very affordable dish to make. I can usually make it for less than $10. It's a great way to feed a large family on a budget.


Ishra Antu
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This pasta bake is a great way to use up leftover cheese. I always have leftover cheese in my fridge and I never know what to do with it. Now I can just make this pasta bake and use up all my leftover cheese. It's a great way to reduce food waste.


Adnan Ahmadi
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This pasta bake is a great party food. It's easy to make ahead of time and it can be served hot or cold. I always get rave reviews when I bring this dish to parties. It's a real crowd-pleaser.


Sohaib ali
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This pasta bake is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night. The cheese sauce is so rich and flavorful. I love the way the pasta melts in my mouth. I always feel so satisfied after eating this dish.


jerokill
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This pasta bake is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids are always reluctant to eat vegetables, but they love this pasta bake. I think it's because the vegetables are hidden in the cheese sauce. I'm so glad I found this recip


Moeen Haider
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This pasta bake is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I had some leftover spaghetti noodles and I didn't know what to do with them. I found this recipe and it was the perfect solution. The pasta bake turned out great and I was able to use up my le


Bariso Gursum
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this pasta bake without any problems. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. The dish turned out great and I was very impressed with myself. I will definitely be making this again.


Saad saeed
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This pasta bake is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on a Sunday night and then reheated it for dinner on Monday night. It was just as good the second time around. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an easy and delicious


STYLE AND COMFORT
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I made this pasta bake for my kids and they loved it! They especially liked the crispy cheese crust on top. I also liked that this dish is a good way to get them to eat their vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Tamim Saif
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This pasta bake is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some broccoli, carrots, and zucchini that I needed to use up, so I threw them in this dish and it turned out great. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was very flavo


Kuruthumu Hamisi
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I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but I actually really enjoyed this pasta bake. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and they didn't overpower the dish. The cheese sauce was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Hawa Abdirahman
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This pasta bake is one of my favorite comfort foods. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the cheese melts and bubbles on top. I usually add some cooked chicken or ground beef to make it a more complete meal.


Python Ithon
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. The vegetables added a nice crunch and the herbs gave it a delicious aroma. I highly recommend th


RISHAD SHIKDER
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This pasta bake was a hit with my family! The combination of cheddar cheese, vegetables, and pasta was perfect. I especially liked the addition of the diced tomatoes, which added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.