This Hot Honey Halloumi Pasta combines the rich, savory flavor of halloumi cheese with the sweet, spicy kick of hot honey, creating a delightful vegetarian dish. The pan-fried halloumi is coated in honey infused with chili flakes, offering a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Paired with pasta and a creamy sauce, it makes for an incredibly satisfying meal. The dish is quick to prepare, making it ideal for a busy weeknight, and the addition of pasta water helps create a rich and glossy sauce.
225g halloumi
1.5 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon dried chili flakes
120g extra light cream cheese
Pinch of sea salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 vegetable stock cube
250g dried pasta
Directions:
1. Mix together the honey and chili flakes.
2. Boil the pasta as per pack instructions, keeping some pasta water.
3. Slice the halloumi into small chunks and fry in a dry pan until golden.
4. Reduce heat and add the spicy honey. Coat the halloumi and cook until golden. Set aside.
5. Add cream cheese to the same pan with the leftover honey and stir until melted.
6. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and crumble the stock cube in.
7. Gradually add pasta water to create a rich sauce.
8. Add half the halloumi back, stir in the pasta until coated in the sauce.
9. Scatter the remaining halloumi on top and serve.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Kcal: 405.33 per serving
