Restaurant Widow: Lazy Market Lunch, #2 - Spaghetti with Halloumi

On days when the hustle and bustle of life doesn't leave much room for culinary adventures, a lazy market lunch can be a saving grace. The second installment in our Lazy Market Lunch series features a dish that's as simple to make as it is delicious - Spaghetti with Halloumi.

Quick and Easy Spaghetti with Halloumi Recipe

Imagine a lunch that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum satisfaction. This Spaghetti with Halloumi recipe does just that:

1. Start by boiling spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions.
2. While the pasta cooks, sauté halloumi cheese in a nonstick pan over high heat, allowing 2-3 minutes for the first side, then flipping for another 1-2 minutes.
3. Enhance the halloumi with cracked black pepper, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, and the zest of about a tbsp of lemon juice, allowing it to reduce for a minute.
4. Drain the spaghetti and transfer to a bowl, drizzle with high-quality extra virgin olive oil, and top with the golden halloumi.
5. For an added touch of green and flavor, serve with a few spears of asparagus.

Voila! You have a tasty, satisfying lunch with minimal fuss, perfect for those days when you want to balance market visits and work.

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