Avocado Spinach Mac & Cheese
- 12 ounces, fluid Cavatappi Noodles
- 2 whole Avocados, Peeled, Pitted
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 Lime
- 1/2 cups Spinach
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Jack Cheese, Shredded
- 1 cup Cheddar, Shredded
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1.
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente.
- When done, drain off the water and set pasta aside.
- 2.
- While pasta is cooking, make avocado mix using a food processor or blender.
- Combine garlic, avocados, juice from 1 lime, spinach and salt and pepper to taste in your food processor and process until creamy and well-blended.
- Set aside.
- 3.
- Preheat oven to 450 F. To make cheese sauce, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Slowly add flour and whisk until combined, and then add milk and continue to stir until smooth.
- 4.
- Add in jack and cheddar cheeses and continue to stir and heat until cheese is fully melted and sauce is creamy.
- 5.
- Place cavatappi in a large baking dish (9x9 or larger), and mix avocado and cheese sauces in until noodles are evenly covered.
- 6.
- Cover with Parmesan, and bake at 450 F for 25 minutes.
- 7.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, serve and enjoy!
noodles, avocados, garlic, lime, spinach, butter, flour, milk, jack cheese, cheddar, salt, parmesan cheese
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/avocado-spinach-mac-cheese/ (may not work)