Creamy Halloumi Pasta with Tomatoes and Basil
Creamy Halloumi Pasta with Tomatoes and Basil is a delightful dish that beautifully combines the rich, salty flavor of halloumi cheese with sweet, juicy tomatoes and fragrant basil. This quick stovetop recipe can be on your table in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The creamy sauce binds the ingredients together, creating a comforting meal that’s both satisfying and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta
- 7 oz halloumi cheese, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- Cook the short pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions; reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and fry halloumi until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Pour in heavy cream and reserved pasta water; stir to combine into a smooth sauce.
- Toss in the cooked pasta to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Return halloumi to the skillet along with torn basil leaves; toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper; heat through for another minute before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 543
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg