Mac & Cheese with Roasted Tomatoes and Zucchini

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This mac and cheese is loaded with the best of summer! Crispy zucchini and burst tomatoes add a wonderful flavor to this gluten free pasta dish. 

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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 30mins
Serves or Makes: 1

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ingredients

  • 1 box Gluten Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar Mac
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt and pepper, as needed

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Line sheet pan with foil.

  • Step 2

    Toss zucchini with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread evenly on sheet pan. Place in oven for 15 minutes.

  • Step 3

    In a medium mixing bowl, add cherry tomatoes with remaining olive oil, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

  • Step 4

    Set pot of water on high and bring to boil. Once boiling, add in pasta and cook 7-9 minutes or until al dente.

  • Step 5

    Take zucchini out of oven, flip over, and add cherry tomatoes to pan. Return to oven for 10 minutes.

  • Step 6

    Once pasta is cooked but still slightly firm, reserve a small amount of pasta water. Drain pasta and return empty pot to stove.

  • Step 7

    Add 1 tablespoon of butter to warm pot. Once melted, add in 3 tablespoons reserved pasta water. Sprinkle cheese packet into pot and whisk until combined. Add pasta back to pot and stir to coat noodles in cheese sauce.

  • Step 8

    Remove veggies from the oven and stir into mac and cheese. Add basil into mac and cheese and stir to combine. Enjoy!