Family-Style Halloumi alla Contadina
A family-style Italian alla contadina with simmered halloumi, basil and spinach, finished with pecorino romano, extra virgin olive oil and oregano, served over farfalle.
Total time
38 min
Prep
13 min
Cook
25 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Italian
family-friendlyvegetarian
Ingredients
2 cupshalloumi
1/2 cupbasil
1/2 cupspinach
4 servingsfarfalle
1/4 cuppecorino romano
2 tspextra virgin olive oil
1 tbsporegano
3 tbspolive oil
to tastesalt and black pepper
Instructions
1
Slice the halloumi and simmer it over medium-high heat until well browned, about 4 minutes.
2
Add the basil and spinach, cooking until just wilted, about 4 minutes.
3
Stir in the pecorino romano, extra virgin olive oil and oregano for 2 minutes.
4
Cook the farfalle separately and drain.
5
Let the halloumi simmer for about 10 minutes so the flavors meld.
6
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
7
Serve hot over the farfalle, garnished with fresh herbs.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
597
Protein
32g
Fat
46.7g
Carbs
12.2g
Fiber
2.3g
Sodium
1887mg
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