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Quick Burst Tomato Pasta With Halloumi

This quick burst tomato pasta with halloumi is the dish to make when you have ripe, perfect cherry tomatoes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 528 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves sliced
  • 2 cups dry short-cut pasta
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 7 oz halloumi cheese
  • fresh basil leaves
  • sea salt
  • chili flakes
  • dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes to a baking pan. Season with sea salt, one teaspoon of dried oregano, ½ teaspoon of sugar, and a teaspoon of chili flakes. Pour over ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil.Roast in the oven for 30 minutes.
  3. Boil the pasta according to package instructions.
  4. Place a skillet on medium-high heat. Pour one tablespoon of olive oil. Slice the halloumi into ¼ inch slices.Fry in hot oil for about one minute total on both sides.
  5. Mix the cooked pasta with the tomatoes, all the juices, and the fried halloumi cheese. Add some fresh basil leaves on top and more chili flakes if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products 
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Nutrition Information

Calories 528kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Sodium 611mg (25%) Potassium 364mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 547IU (11%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 523mg (52%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 528

% Daily Value*

Calories 528kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Sodium 611mg 25%
Potassium 364mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 547IU 11%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 523mg 52%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.