Pasta with Halloumi, Arugula and Cherry Tomatoes

Servings: 4

Preparation time: 1 minute

Cooking time: 25 minutes

You will need

1 kg (7-10 oz) Halloumi cheese

12 oz cherry tomatoes

1 small red chili pepper

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 pound pasta (linguine or penne)

3 cups arugula leaves (packed)

Salt, pepper

Method

1. Cut the Halloumi into 1/2-inch cubes. Cut the tomatoes in half.  Finely chop the chili pepper.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the Halloumi and stir fry until slightly golden. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Add garlic to the skillet and sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes and chili and cook over low heat until soft, about 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile cook the pasta along with the arugula leaves in large pot of boiling salted water until pasta is just tender (about 8 minutes or according to package instructions).
5. Drain pasta and arugula and return to pot. Add cooked tomatoes and Halloumi cubes. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.

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