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!

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
17 mins
Total Time:
42 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

Directions

  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.

  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.

26 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

465 Calories
19g Fat
48g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 465
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 1008mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 18%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 29g 57%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 293mg 23%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 595mg 13%

* 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.