Piri Piri Halloumi Pasta

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Piri Piri Halloumi Pasta

If you have pasta languishing in your cupboard and want to make something truly distinct with it, this piri piri halloumi pasta recipe is absolutely perfect for you.

The salty squeak of YAMAS! halloumi adds texture to this spicy dish, and if you have any left over, it makes for a great lunch the next day!

Recipe By: @amysheppardfood

Serves 4 | Time: 30 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 375g rigatoni pasta
  • 225g block of halloumi
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 3 tsp of piri piri seasoning
  • 1 red pepper, finely sliced
  • 1 onion, finely sliced
  • 1tsp tomato purée
  • 200g soft/cream cheese
  • 150ml pasta water
  • 70g fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • Salt and ground black pepper

Method

  1. Cut the halloumi into cubes.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour and 1 tsp of piri piri seasoning. Add halloumi cubes, ensuring they are dry and coated.
  3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Fry the halloumi for 5 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and crisp.
  4. Meanwhile cook the pasta in boiling, salted water for about 10 minutes. Reserve 150ml of the starchy pasta water.
  5. Once golden, set the halloumi aside and add another drizzle of oil to the pan. Fry the peppers and onion for 5 minutes until soft.
  6. Stir in the tomato purée and the remaining 2 tsp of piri piri seasoning. Fry for 1 minute, stirring continuously (careful, it’s getting spicy now!).
  7. Add the soft cheese and slowly stir in the pasta water. Mix in the chopped spinach and fried halloumi, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  8. Gently bring to a boil.
  9. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and stir until all ingredients are combined.
  10. Finish with a sprinkle of black pepper – then serve immediately and enjoy your flavourful piri piri halloumi pasta!

Add a cheeky, spicy spin to your next pasta dish!

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