Cheddar & Vegetable Pasta Bake

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