Halloumi Pasta Recipe
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles (gluten-free if necessary)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (or any cooking oil of choice)
- 7.9 ounces halloumi cheese (sliced, vegetarian/rennet-free if necessary)
- 4 Roma tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup pasta water (reserve from cooking the pasta above)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)
- 1 tablespoon brown mustard (or Dijon mustard)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon red chili flakes
- fresh basil (optional for garnishing)
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to package directions in a large pot, drain, return to the pot, and set aside, being sure to reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
Step 2
In a skillet over medium heat, add the oil and the sliced halloumi.
Step 3
Pan-fry the halloumi slices for 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Set aside.
Step 4
To the same skillet, add the halved tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until softened and beginning to blister. Set aside.
Step 5
In a blender or food processor, add the reserved pasta water, cream, butter, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, garlic powder, dried basil, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Blend until a smooth sauce forms.
Step 6
Pour the sauce over the cooked noodles and turn the heat to low.
Step 7
Toss to coat the noodles until warm throughout, about 2 minutes.
Step 8
To serve, divide the pasta between bowls, topping each with the tomatoes and golden halloumi slices. Optionally garnish with slivers of freshly sliced basil before serving.
Step 9
Enjoy!
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