Hot Honey Halloumi Pasta
If you're looking for a vegetarian dish that's full of flavor and easy to prepare, look no further than Hot Honey Halloumi Pasta! This recipe combines the richness of pan-fried halloumi cheese with the sweet and spicy kick of hot honey, creating a perfect balance of flavors. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, it’s ideal for a quick yet satisfying meal that will impress anyone who tastes it. Plus, the addition of pasta water creates a creamy, rich sauce that pulls everything together for a hearty, unforgettable dish.
225g halloumi
1.5 tbsp honey
1 tsp dried chili flakes
120g extra light cream cheese
Pinch of sea salt and black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 vegetable stock cube
250g dried pasta
Directions:
1. Mix honey and chili flakes.
2. Boil pasta, reserving pasta water.
3. Slice halloumi and fry in a dry pan until golden.
4. Add spicy honey, cook until coated, and set aside.
5. In the same pan, melt cream cheese, season, and add smoked paprika and crumbled stock cube.
6. Gradually add pasta water until you have a glossy sauce.
7. Add half the halloumi, stir in pasta, and top with remaining halloumi.
Prep Time: 20 min
Kcal: 405.33