If you’re looking for a quick, delicious, and satisfying pasta dish, this Heavenly Halloumi Pasta with Red Pesto is perfect for you. Combining the savory taste of halloumi cheese with the rich flavors of red pesto and sun-dried tomatoes, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. It’s an easy dish to prepare in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or a quick weekend meal.
Table of Contents
Ingredients
To create this delightful pasta dish, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 400g of your choice of pasta
- Butter for frying
- 400g of halloumi, diced
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- Approximately 100g of sun-dried tomatoes
- 200g of red pesto
- 250ml of cream
- 1 vegetable broth cube, dissolved in 250ml hot water
- 1/2 pot of fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by boiling the pasta according to the package instructions. While the pasta cooks, heat a pan with butter and fry the diced halloumi until it turns golden. Once done, remove the halloumi from the pan and set it aside.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In the same pan, add the finely chopped onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Sauté these ingredients until they soften, then add the sun-dried tomatoes and continue cooking for a few more minutes.
- Make the Sauce: To the sautéed vegetables, add the red pesto, cream, and the dissolved vegetable broth. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Combine and Season: Tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to your taste. Return the fried halloumi to the pan and mix everything together.
- Finish and Serve: Finally, add the cooked pasta to the sauce, stirring well to ensure that all the pasta is coated evenly. Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil if desired.
Enjoy your heavenly halloumi pasta with red pesto! This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also packed with delicious flavors that will delight your taste buds.
