Hot Honey Halloumi Pasta Recipe
This Hot Honey Halloumi Pasta combines the rich, savory flavor of pan-fried halloumi cheese with the perfect balance of sweet and spicy from the hot honey. It’s a simple yet indulgent dish that can be whipped up in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for a quick weeknight dinner. The cream cheese and pasta water blend together to create a rich, glossy sauce that ties everything together. With the crispy halloumi and a touch of smoked paprika, this vegetarian pasta recipe will surely impress your taste buds.
225g halloumi
1.5 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
120g extra light cream cheese
Pinch of sea salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 vegetable stock cube
250g dried pasta
Directions:
1. Mix the honey and chili flakes together.
2. Boil the pasta according to package instructions, reserving some pasta water.
3. Slice the halloumi and fry in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes on each side.
4. Reduce heat and add the honey mixture, turning the halloumi to coat in the sauce.
5. Remove halloumi and set aside.
6. In the same pan, add cream cheese and stir until melted.
7. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and crumble in the stock cube.
8. Gradually add pasta water to form a glossy sauce.
9. Add half of the halloumi back, then stir in the drained pasta.
10. Top with remaining halloumi and serve.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Kcal: 405.33 per serving