Ingredients
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- 1 lb. whole wheat elbow macaroni
- 1 and 1/2 cup 1% milk
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 avocados, halved, pitted
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 Tbsp. (plus 1/2 Tbsp.) lemon juice, divided
- 2 Tbsp. chopped chives, (optional)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, combine milk, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 1 minute intervals until hot.
- Place 1 and ½ of avocados and 1 tablespoon lemon juice into blender and pulse. Add cheese and hot milk, and blend until smooth. Chop remaining ½ avocado and toss with the remaining ½ tablespoon lemon juice.
- Mix avocado sauce with pasta. Serve topped with chopped avocado and chives, if using.
