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Easy Creamy Halloumi Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner

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Easy Creamy Halloumi Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner

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Easy Creamy Halloumi Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner

Name: Easy Creamy Halloumi Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian-inspired
Ingredients: 350 grams Pasta (any shape you prefer); 400 grams Halloumi (sliced or diced); 1 medium Red onion (finely chopped); 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced); to taste pinch Paprika powder (for color and mild flavor); to taste pinch Chilli flakes (for a subtle kick); to taste pinch Salt and black pepper (adjust seasoning as desired); 5 dl Cooking cream (or 500ml); 1/2 lemon Lemon (juice and zest); 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish and flavor); 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving and mixing)

Learn how to make a super delicious and easy creamy halloumi pasta. This quick recipe features golden pan-fried halloumi, a rich cream sauce, fresh herbs, and a hint of lemon, perfect for a satisfying meal. Save the recipe and try it!

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Creamy Halloumi Pasta Ready to Serve

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Mediterranean, Italian-inspired

Swedish

Nutrition (per serving)

650

Calories

30g

Protein

60g

Carbs

35g

Fat

Golden Pan-Fried Halloumi Slices

Ingredients

Servings: 4

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Rich Cream Sauce Simmering with Herbs

Instructions

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Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Ensure pasta is al dente for best texture in the sauce. The reserved pasta water can be used to loosen the sauce if needed.
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While the pasta cooks, heat a pan with a little oil. Fry the halloumi slices or cubes until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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While the pasta cooks, heat a pan with a little oil. Fry the halloumi slices or cubes until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Don't overcrowd the pan; fry halloumi in batches if necessary to get a nice golden crust.

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In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed, then sauté the chopped red onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
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In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed, then sauté the chopped red onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
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Sauté on medium-low heat to avoid burning the garlic, which can turn bitter.
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Pour the cooking cream into the pan with the onion and garlic. Stir in the paprika powder, chilli flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and let it thicken slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
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Pour the cooking cream into the pan with the onion and garlic. Stir in the paprika powder, chilli flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and let it thicken slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
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Allow the sauce to gently simmer to meld flavors and achieve a creamy consistency. If it gets too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
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Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. Mix well to combine.
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Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. Mix well to combine.
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Adding fresh herbs and lemon zest at the end preserves their vibrant flavor and aroma.

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Add the cooked and drained pasta and the fried halloumi back into the pan with the sauce. Toss everything gently to combine and coat the pasta evenly. Serve immediately with a final squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if desired.
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Add the cooked and drained pasta and the fried halloumi back into the pan with the sauce. Toss everything gently to combine and coat the pasta evenly. Serve immediately with a final squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if desired.
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Serve hot for the best flavor and texture. A sprinkle of extra Parmesan is always a good idea!

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Easy Creamy Halloumi Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner

Easy Creamy Halloumi Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Pasta(any shape you prefer)

Halloumi(sliced or diced)

Red onion(finely chopped)

Garlic cloves(minced)

Paprika powder(for color and mild flavor)

Chilli flakes(for a subtle kick)

Salt and black pepper(adjust seasoning as desired)

Cooking cream(or 500ml)

Lemon(juice and zest)

Fresh parsley(chopped, for garnish and flavor)

Grated Parmesan cheese(for serving and mixing)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.Preview10mPreviewCook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.10m

Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. Mix well to combine.Preview2mPreviewRemove the pan from the heat. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. Mix well to combine.2m

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Pasta
(any shape you prefer)

Halloumi
(sliced or diced)

Red onion
(finely chopped)

Garlic cloves
(minced)

Paprika powder
(for color and mild flavor)

Chilli flakes
(for a subtle kick)

Salt and black pepper
(adjust seasoning as desired)

Cooking cream
(or 500ml)

Lemon
(juice and zest)

Fresh parsley
(chopped, for garnish and flavor)

Grated Parmesan cheese
(for serving and mixing)

Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
Preview
10m
Preview
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
10m

Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. Mix well to combine.
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Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. Mix well to combine.
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