Avocado Mac And Cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk
• 3 small garlic cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 2 fully ripened avocados from mexico, halved, pitted, peeled and diced, divided
• 5 ounces reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese cut in 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 cup chopped chives

Recipe

Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in large sauce pot, cook pasta in salted water according to package directions.
• meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine milk, garlic, nutmeg and chili powder. bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. when pasta is almost cooked, place in blender the parsley leaves, 1 1/2 cups of the diced avocado, the cheese, lime juice and hot milk with garlic cloves; whirl until smooth. drain pasta and return to sauce pot. pour cheese sauce over pasta; toss to combine. add chives and remaining 1/2 cup diced avocado; toss gently. serve hot or at room temperature.
• best when served the day of preparation.