Gluten Free Mac and Cheese Zucchini Boats
Your childhood favorite just became healthier and more fun with these gluten free mac and cheese zucchini boats!
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchinis
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 12 oz. gluten free pasta
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 1/4 c. milk
- 1 c. shredded cheese (+ 1/2 c. for sprinkling on boats)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Slice each zucchini in half. Next, use a small spoon to scoop out part of the center/seeds. Brush the inside with olive oil. Then, season with salt and pepper. Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Bring a medium pot filled halfway with water to a boil. Add the pasta and 1/2 tsp. of salt. Allow to boil until pasta is tender, about 7-12 minutes (depending upon size and package directions.) Use a mug to remove up to 1/2 cup of the water. Next, turn off the heat and drain the pasta. Return the pasta to the warm pot.
- Add the butter and milk to the pasta and begin to stir. Then add the cheese and pasta water, until desired cheesy consistency is reached. Stir occasionally until the zucchini is ready.
- Remove the zucchini from the oven and set oven to high broil. Spoon mac and cheese into each zucchini boat. Top with additional shredded cheese. Broil for 3-5 minutes, until cheese is brown and bubbly.