Avocado Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

Original recipe makes 6 servings

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

Directions


  1. In large sauce pot, cook pasta in salted water according to package directions.
  2. 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.
  3. Best when served the day of preparation.