Cavatappi Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 6 cups uncooked cavatappi or spiral pasta
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
• 4 cups 2% milk
• 6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cubed Velveeta
• 3 green onions, chopped
• TOPPINGS:
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 3 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and coarsely crumbled
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 green onion, chopped
• Coarsely ground pepper, optional