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A bowl of halloumi pasta garnished with pesto
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Halloumi Pasta

This vegetarian halloumi pasta is a mediterranean-inspired dish that is bursting with flavor from sweet roasted (or grilled) vegetables and the freshness of basil pesto.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 664kcal
Author Ann Otis

Ingredients

  • 10 oz dried pasta shapes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 8 oz halloumi cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 small red onion sliced into ½ inch wedges
  • 1 small zucchini halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • ½ cup prepared pesto store bought or homemade

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and oregano.
  • Add the bell pepper, onion, and zucchini to a large baking sheet along with 2 tablespoons of the oil mixture, and toss to coat.
  • Spread into a single layer and roast for 15 minutes.
  • While the vegetables are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta shapes according to the package instructions.
  • Add the halloumi cubes and cherry tomatoes to the pan, along with the remaining oil mixture and toss to coat well. Spread into a single layer and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is lightly golden
  • Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. At this point you can either stir the pesto into the pasta along with the roasted vegetables and halloumi, or add dollops to each serving.

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Notes

Grilling instructions: the halloumi and vegetables instead of roasting, toss all ingredients with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil mixture and thread onto skewers. Grill on a lightly oiled grate over medium heat, turning occasionally and basting with the remaining olive oil mixture until tender. Remove from skewers and toss with the pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 1275mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1974IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 664mg | Iron: 2mg