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Halloumi and Roasted Pepper Rigatoni

Halloumi and Roasted Pepper Rigatoni

with Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce and Baby Spinach
4.5(4.9k)Review Summary
Lily Stevens
Lily StevensUpdated on August 18, 2026
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Calories
869 kcal
Protein
48.2g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Celery
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Celery

A customer favourite, this Halloumi and Roasted Pepper Rigatoni is a tried-and-tested recipe that always wins with a crowd.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

250

Halloumi

(Contains: Milk)

1

Bell Pepper

(May be present: Celery)

1

Italian Style Herbs

2

Garlic Clove

1

Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic

10

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

180

Rigatoni Pasta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

100

Baby Spinach

Not included in your delivery

½

Sugar

75

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kcal)869 kcal
Energy (kJ)3636 kJ
Fat34.4 g
of which saturates19.1 g
Carbohydrate88.3 g
of which sugars21.7 g
Protein48.2 g
Salt5.8 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Bowl
Baking Tray
Aluminum Foil
Grill Pan
Medium Saucepan
Paper Towel
Kitchen Shears
Colander

Cooking Steps

Roast the Pepper
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
Drain the halloumi, then cut it into 2cm chunks. Place them into a small bowl of cold water and leave to soak.
Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into 2cm chunks, then pop onto a baking tray.
Drizzle with oil, scatter over half the Italian herbs and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then roast on the top shelf of your oven until browned and tender, 20-25 mins.

Bring on the Garlic
2

Meanwhile, pop the garlic (unpeeled) into a small piece of foil with a drizzle of oil and scrunch to enclose it.
Halfway through the pepper roasting time, pop the garlic parcel onto the same baking tray and roast until soft, 10-12 mins.

Fry the Halloumi
3

Meanwhile, remove the halloumi cubes from the cold water, pop them onto a plate lined with kitchen paper and pat them dry.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the halloumi and fry, turning regularly, until golden brown all over, 4-5 mins. Transfer to a plate and set the pan aside.
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt for the pasta.

Sauce Time
4

Return the (now empty) frying pan to medium heat. Add the chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock paste, remaining Italian herbs, sugar and water for the sauce (see ingredients for both amounts).
Season with salt and pepper, then bring to the boil. Lower the heat and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10-12 mins.
Once the garlic is roasted, allow it to cool, then cut the end with scissors and squeeze it out of the skin. Mash with the back of a fork and stir into the sauce.

Cook the Pasta
5

While the sauce simmers, add the rigatoni to the pan of boiling water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
Once the pepper has roasted, stir it through the thickened sauce along with the fried halloumi.
Add the spinach to the sauce a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.
Add a splash of water to loosen if it's a little thick. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

Serve
6

Once the pasta is cooked, drain in a colander and stir it through the sauce.
Divide the halloumi rigatoni between your bowls. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Aug 2026
  • Flavour: The roasted pepper and tomato sauce is a crowd-pleaser, though some find it quite rich or sharp; a splash of red wine or a little cream cheese can help balance the flavour.
  • Ease of prep: The dish is straightforward overall, though some find the combination of roasting, frying, and soaking adds more steps than expected for a pasta dish.
  • Suggestions: Skip adding extra salt to the sauce, as the halloumi is already quite salty; consider using less vegetable stock paste if you prefer a milder flavour. Adding the halloumi on top at the end rather than stirring it into the sauce helps it stay golden and keeps its texture. Cut the halloumi into smaller chunks than 2cm for more even cooking and a better balance with the other ingredients.
  • Next-day meals: Leftovers keep well and several reviewers enjoyed the dish cold or reheated for lunch the following day.
  • Portions: The recipe is generously sized and often stretches to three servings, making it a good option if you want extra for the next day.
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