Mediterranean Pasta with Halloumi: A Taste of Sunshine!

Mediterranean Pasta with Halloumi: A Taste of Sunshine!

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Dreaming of Greece? This Mediterranean pasta recipe with grilled halloumi is quick, easy, and bursting with fresh flavors! A weeknight winner.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound (450g) pasta (penne, fusilli, or rotini work well)
  • Salt, for pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pint (450g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup (75g) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) capers, drained
  • ¼ cup (15g) fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup (15g) fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces (225g) halloumi cheese, cut into ½-inch thick slices
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil

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