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Vegetarian Carbonara With Crispy Halloumi

Rasmus Zepernick
A vegetarian spaghetti carbonara featuring crispy halloumi instead of pancetta, tossed in a silky egg‑and‑cheese sauce with spaghetti for a rich, vegetarian comfort meal.
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Ingredients

  • 1 block of halloumi 200 g
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 300 g spaghetti noodles
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 1-2 cloves garlic pressed
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Begin by cutting your halloumi into small chunks. Fry them in a pan until golden brown and crispy.
  • In a bowl, add the egg yolks and three-quarters of the parmesan and whisk together well.
  • In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the package.
  • Remove the fried halloumi from the pan. Use the same pan to heat the cream along with the pressed garlic.
  • Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan along with cream, halloumi, and the egg and cheese mixture.
  • Stir it all together and finish by seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Top with the remaining parmesan, serve and enjoy!
Keyword easy vegetarian pasta, halloumi carbonara, meat-free carbonara pasta, vegetarian carbonara