Chorizo and Halloumi Pasta

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

8 ⅘ oz (250 g) pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 lb (250 g) chorizo sausage, sliced

1 large shallot, finely chopped

1 large red pointed pepper, sliced

2 large garlic cloves

1/2 lb (225 g) halloumi cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 tablespoon dried oregano

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 cup (200 ml) tomato sauce (passata)

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it and cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water before draining.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan or Dutch oven and cook the chorizo for 2-3 minutes over medium heat until slightly browned.

Add the shallot and sliced red pepper and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute, then add the halloumi, oregano and smoked paprika.

Cook for a minute, stirring from time to time, then add the tomato sauce and stir to combine.

Add 1 cup of the reserved pasta water and allow the sauce to bubble for 2-3 minutes.

Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss well to cover in sauce.

Stir in the fresh parsley, adjust the seasoning and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1
• Calories: 588
• Total Fat: 39 g
• Saturated Fat: 16 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 95 mg
• Sodium: 724 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 29 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 31 g