Description
A delicious and satisfying halloumi pasta recipe featuring crispy halloumi, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams of pasta (penne, spaghetti, or fusilli)
- 250 grams of halloumi cheese (cut into cubes)
- 200 grams of cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 150 grams of fresh spinach
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook the halloumi cubes until golden brown on both sides, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, toss with the vegetables, and add reserved pasta water if needed. Return the halloumi, drizzle with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- Choose pasta shapes that hold sauce well, like penne or fusilli.
- Experiment with different vegetables such as bell peppers or zucchini.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: halloumi, pasta, recipe, Mediterranean, vegetarian