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Broccoli Cauliflower And Halloumi Penne

Quiche 'n' Tell
A wholesome vegetarian pasta dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 270 g penne pasta
  • 11/2 cups medium-sized cauliflower florets
  • 11/2 cups medium-sized broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 100 g halloumi cheese sliced into 1/2cm thick slices
  • 1 cup sweet rocket washed and dried
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
  • salt

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large pot of water with salt and cook the pasta till al dente, drain and set aside.
  • Gently heat the olive oil and sear the cheese slices on medium heat for a minute or two. Remove from heat and slice into long strips.
  • Then lightly fry the garlic and tomatoes. Toss in the cauliflower and broccoli, sauté for 2 minutes, then cover and cook for 3-5 minutes more till cooked but still crunchy. Season with salt and mix in the pasta followed by the cheese taking care not to break up the veggies and the cheese.
  • Turn off the heat, sprinkle with cracked pepper, toss in the rocket, mix and serve immediately.