Torchio with Spiced Halloumi
Bold, fragrant, and full of personality, Torchio with Spiced Halloumi is a vibrant vegetarian dish that delivers a fusion of rich tomato, warming spices, and golden, pan-fried cheese. Otway Pasta Company’s fresh torchio wraps around the hearty sauce, capturing all the flavour in every bite.
Spiced with paprika, turmeric, cumin, and garam masala, the halloumi is seared to a crisp before being simmered with onion, garlic, chilli flakes, and diced tomatoes. The result is a beautifully balanced dish—rich, comforting, and with just the right amount of kick. It’s an easy way to add something exciting to your pasta night rotation.
Ingredients
1pkt Otway Pasta Company Fresh Torchio (400g)
250g Halloumi, cut into 1cm squares
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp sweet paprika
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp garam masala
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp chilli flakes
1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 can admona diced tomatoes (400g)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Put a large pot of water on to boil and frying pan on medium heat.
Mix all the dry spices except the chilli, ½ the olive and the diced halloumi in a bowl. Once the holluimi is evenly coated place into the frying pan on medium heat. After several minutes when the holluimi starts to brown add the onion and garlic.
Once the onion and garlic have softened and become translucent add the tomato and chill flakes to the frying pan. Bring this to the boil and allow to simmer uncovered.
While the sauce is simmering add the fresh torchio to the boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes. Once cooked add to the sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!
