Description
This hot honey halloumi pasta is a sweet, spicy, and savory dish featuring golden fried halloumi, pasta tossed in a glossy hot honey sauce, and fresh herbs for a vibrant finish.
Ingredients
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry halloumi slices until golden on both sides, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and chili flakes until fragrant.
- Add honey, lemon juice, and a splash of pasta water to form a glossy sauce.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding more pasta water if needed to coat evenly.
- Return halloumi to the pan and toss gently with the pasta.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and extra chili flakes if desired.
Notes
- Add roasted vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, or cherry tomatoes for more color and flavor.
- Stir in a spoonful of butter or cream for extra richness.
- Top with toasted pine nuts or almonds for a nutty crunch.
- Season pasta lightly, as halloumi is naturally salty.
- Halloumi tastes best freshly cooked, so serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
