Mediterranean Pasta With Halloumi - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb penne pasta
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
7 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 None medium zucchini, sliced
1 None medium red pepper, finely chopped
4 oz halloumi, sliced
2 oz baby spinach
5 oz salami, finely chopped
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil
3 tsp lemon zest

Preparation

Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 10 mins, or until tender. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook garlic for 20 seconds, or until fragrant. Add mushrooms, zucchini and pepper. Cook for 4-5 mins, or until softened. Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.
Wipe pan clean. Add remaining oil and cook halloumi for 1 min per side, or until golden.
Toss hot pasta with spinach, salami, vegetables, basil and lemon zest. Spoon into shallow serving bowls. Serve topped with halloumi.