Avocado Mac & Cheese

In large sauce pot, cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Meanwhile, in small saucepan heat milk until hot; remove from heat, set aside.

Reserve ½ cup of the avocado for later use. When pasta is almost cooked, in blender, combine remaining avocado, the peas, cheese, salt and lemon juice; gradually add hot milk; blend until smooth. Drain pasta; return to sauce pot. Stir in cheese sauce; add remaining ½ cup diced avocado; toss gently.