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Halloumi Carbonara

A creamy and comforting pasta dish featuring halloumi cheese for a unique twist on traditional carbonara, ready in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingrédients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 200 g halloumi cheese
  • 250 g spaghetti
  • 2 eggs
  • 100 ml cream
  • 50 g parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather all your ingredients. Dice the halloumi cheese into small cubes and set aside. Mince the garlic and crack the eggs into a bowl, whisking them lightly.

Cooking the Pasta

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  • While pasta boils, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Cooking Halloumi

  • Add the diced halloumi into the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4-5 minutes, or until the halloumi is golden and crispy on all sides.

Making the Sauce

  • Once the halloumi is ready, whisk together the eggs and cream in a bowl.

Combining Ingredients

  • When the spaghetti has finished cooking, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander.
  • Add the hot pasta directly to the halloumi and garlic mixture in the pan.

Final Mixing

  • Remove the pan from heat and quickly pour in the egg and cream mixture. Toss the pasta to combine, adding reserved pasta water slowly as needed to achieve desired consistency.
  • Stir in grated parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated.

Finishing Touches

  • Taste and season with salt and freshly cracked pepper as preferred.
  • Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with additional parmesan or fresh herbs like parsley.

Enjoy

  • Take a moment to admire your creation before diving in.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, consider using a plant-based cheese alternative and coconut cream. Gluten-free pasta can also be swapped in for spaghetti.
Keyword Comfort food, Creamy Pasta, Halloumi Carbonara, quick dinner, Vegetarian Pasta