Halloumi Pasta with Broccoli One Pot Pasta Recipes
There are evenings when I just want dinner to come together without me juggling a dozen pans. This halloumi pasta with broccoli saves me every time. The beauty of one pot pasta recipes is that the noodles, the sauce, and the vegetables cook together in one pot. Less cleanup, more flavor. Win-win.
The salty halloumi brings a golden crisp bite, while the broccoli adds freshness that balances the richness. I’ve made plenty of broccoli pasta recipes before, but this one stands out. The pasta soaks up the starchy water and creates its own silky sauce, which clings perfectly to every bite. I’ll admit, I usually snag a cube or two of fried halloumi before tossing it in, because patience is not my strongest virtue.
If you’re searching through pasta broccoli recipes or looking for a broccoli pasta recipe that feels comforting yet light, this is it. I call it my ‘Thursday night lifesaver’ because it’s quick enough for a weekday but still special enough to make me feel like I put in effort. Recipes pasta come and go, but some pasta recipes stay for good. This one made the permanent list.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 200 g halloumi cheese, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 200 g pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 150 g broccoli florets
- 500 ml vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Fry the halloumi cubes until golden on all sides, then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the pasta, broccoli florets, and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Cook until pasta is al dente and liquid has mostly absorbed, about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Return the halloumi to the pot, add lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.