This post may contain affiliate links.
This super simple, super speedy Halloumi Pasta recipe is delicious, satisfying and a perfect vegetarian family meal. In just 15 minutes you have a tomatoey-rich vegetarian meal that’s got loads of flavour and texture.
When it comes to 15 minute meals, pasta dishes are very much our friend. So I thought: I love pasta and I LOVE halloumi, so the two were obviously destined to meet at some stage!
I hope you love throwing this one together without much effort or time required ❤️
Why you’ll love this Halloumi Pasta recipe
⭐️ So quick and easy – ready in 15 minutes
⭐️ Packed with flavour
⭐️ Great for a store cupboard meal
How we came up with this recipe
I did plan this recipe initially to have a creamy sauce (a bit like my creamy bacon pasta, cream cheese pasta and prawn pasta recipes), but after the first test it was obvious the halloumi would benefit more and be complemented by the freshness of a tomato-based sauce instead.
Speed is the essence of this simple Halloumi Pasta recipe too – originally we tried this with tinned tomatoes but swapped it for passata in the end as there was no time for the tomatoes to cook down.
It also creates a rich, silky-smooth sauce that’s just right with the saltiness of the squidgy, squeaky cheese.
More Halloumi ideas…
Vegetarian
Halloumi Curry {30 Minute Meal}
Collections
Halloumi Fajitas {15 Minute Meal}
Under 15 minutes
Halloumi Wraps {with Sticky Sauce}
Halloumi Pasta Ingredients Notes
- Olive oil – Sunflower oil is OK too. Not extra virgin as it’s not suitable for frying
- Halloumi – We’ve included 2 packs in the recipe below, but use just 1 if you prefer
- Pasta – I like spaghetti with this but go for whichever you have or like
- Onion – Either fresh or frozen pre-prepared is OK
- Garlic – Same goes for garlic. Fresh or frozen/jarred etc
- Broccoli – Cut this into very small florets, about the same size as the halloumi cubes
- Cherry tomatoes – I like to halve these
- Passata – Don’t use tinned tomatoes here as they don’t have enough time to cook
How to make Halloumi Pasta
- Fry your cubes of halloumi until golden all over. Meanwhile, put your pasta on to boil.
2. Remove the halloumi from the pan and add more oil and the onions and garlic. Fry until soft.
3. Add the broccoli to the pasta water according to the recipe below. Add tomatoes, smoked paprika, passata and salt and pepper to the onions as per the recipe.
4. When everything is cooked, drain the pasta and broccoli and add into the sauce. Stir well and top with the halloumi cheese cubes.
Substitutions
- Meat – You can add in some extra meat if you like, or you can swap the halloumi for something else salty, like bacon or ham.
- Veggies – Similarly, add any veggies you think would work here.
Leftovers
In the fridge You can keep this recipe in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat fully before serving.
If you don’t serve this as soon as it’s cooked, you’ll find that the sauce absorbs into the pasta and dries out a little. It won’t affect the taste, but you may just want to add a splash of water when you warm it through.
In the freezer I’m not a big fan of freezing pasta as it can go quite mushy when defrosted and reheated.
All that said, there’s nothing wrong with freezing for lunch if you have leftovers, it’s just not quite as good as fresh or reheated from the fridge.
Top tip
Cooking times
These timings assume you are using pasta that takes 10 minutes to cook. If your pasta packaging says it needs longer, adjust the time accordingly, and remember to let the broccoli cook with the pasta for the last 5 minutes in the pan.
FAQs
Yes, you’ll just need to omit the halloumi or find a vegan alternative, then you’re good to go.
Yes, just use gluten free pasta for this.
Let me know how you got on and what you thought of these recipes. Please rate the recipe using the ⭐️ below.
Also I’d LOVE to see your cooking creations. If you’d like to share yours with me, you can tag me on Instagram (@tamingtwins).
Halloumi Pasta {15 Minute Meal}
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 450 g Halloumi, Cut into chunks, see notes
- 300 g Pasta, Your preference
- 1 Onion, Peeled and finely chopped
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Peeled and crushed
- 300 g Broccoli
- 250 g Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tsp Sweet smoked paprika
- 500 g Passata
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1tbsp olive oil in your saute pan, over a medium heat. Add the cubes of halloumi and fry for 5 minutes until golden all over.
- Meanwhile put the pasta on to cook in a large pan of salted water. Set a timer for 5 minutes (see notes below).
- Once the halloumi is cooked, remove it from the pan, put into a bowl and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan (no need to clean the pan) along with the onions and garlic. Fry on medium for 3-5 minutes until starting to soften.
- When the timer for the pasta goes off, add the broccoli to the water to cook along with the pasta. Set the timer for a further 5 minutes.
- In the saute pan, add the cherry tomatoes, smoked paprika, passata and plenty of salt and pepper. Pop the lid on and cook for the remaining 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When the pasta and broccoli are cooked, drain and add to the sauce. Stir well, top with the cooked halloumi and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This was absolutely delicious, and came together so quickly 🙌🏻
absolutely gorgeous only thing i changed was leaving out the broccoli
Super quick and really tasty a new family favourite.