CHEDDAR-VEGGIE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in large saucepan on low heat. Add flour; mix well. Cook and stir 2 min. or until bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir on medium-low heat 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add 1-1/2 cups cheese; cook 2 to 3 min. or until melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add vegetables and pasta; mix lightly.
• Spoon into greased 8-inch square baking dish; top with remaining cheese.
• Melt remaining butter; mix with bread crumbs and garlic. Sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.