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Homemade Greek Yogurt Gluten-Free Mac And Cheese Recipe

Comforting gluten-free mac and cheese made creamy with Greek yogurt and topped with roasted tomatoes and turkey pepperoni.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 Roma tomatoes sliced
  • 1/2 cup turkey pepperoni about 30 slices
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt divided
  • black pepper to taste, pinch
  • 8 ounces gluten-free macaroni noodles
  • 6 ounces mozzarella cheese grated, about 2 cups
  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese grated, about 2/3 cup
  • 1/2 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a medium bowl, toss the sliced Roma tomatoes with the turkey pepperoni, olive oil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; add a pinch of black pepper.
  • Spread the tomato and pepperoni mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until tomatoes soften, about 13–15 minutes; remove pepperoni early if it crisps in 6–7 minutes and continue roasting tomatoes until tender.
  • While the tomatoes roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gluten-free macaroni according to package directions; reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • Return the drained pasta to the pot, stir in 1/3 cup of the reserved pasta water, then add the grated mozzarella and Parmesan a little at a time, stirring until each addition melts and creates a smooth cheese sauce.
  • Stir in the 1/2 cup Greek yogurt until the sauce is creamy. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon garlic salt and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and season with a pinch of black pepper; if the sauce is too thick, add the remaining reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
  • Fold the roasted tomatoes and crisped pepperoni into the mac and cheese until evenly combined, then serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • medium bowl
  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Notes

  • Use gluten-free pasta labeled for boiling to ensure proper texture.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
  • Watch pepperoni while roasting so it doesn't over-crisp.
  • Shred cheese finely for faster melting.