Name: Halloumi Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz (225g) halloumi cheese, sliced; 10 oz (280g) penne pasta; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; Salt and pepper to taste

Halloumi Pasta Recipe

Pooh Babbitt Modified: February 18, 2024

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How To Make Halloumi Pasta

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz (225g) halloumi cheese, sliced
10 oz (280g) penne pasta
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced halloumi cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the tomatoes and garlic.
Return the halloumi cheese to the skillet and gently mix it with the pasta.
Sprinkle the chopped basil and parsley over the pasta and toss to combine.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
Serve hot and enjoy!