One-Pan Smoky Halloumi Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ tsp olive oil

• ½ red onion, finely sliced

• ½ red pepper, finely sliced

• 4 mushrooms, sliced

• ½ garlic clove, crushed

• 1 tsp paprika

• Sprinkle of black pepper

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• ½ tsp mustard powder

• ½ tsp parsley (fresh or dried)

• 120g passata

• 150ml boiling water

• ½ vegetable stock cube (low sodium)

• 60g wholemeal pasta

• 70g halloumi, cut into bite-sized chunks

• 1 tbsp full-fat creme fraiche

• Portion of salad or vegetables of your choice

Instructions:

1. Heat ½ tsp of oil in the pan and add the onion, peppers and mushrooms. Cook for 6-7 minutes until softened. 

2. Add the garlic, herbs and spices and cook for a further 2-3 minutes to release the aromatics.

3. Add the passata, boiling water, stock cube and pasta. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 30-35 minutes with a lid on or until the pasta is soft. Stirring occasionally. 

4. Heat 1 tsp of the olive oil in a large high-sided non-stick over medium heat. Cook the halloumi chunks for 3-4 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.

5. When the pasta is cooked, add the halloumi and creme fraiche and warm through.

6. Serve with salad or vegetables. 
   

Dinner

Serves: 1