Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

½ red onion, finely chopped

Pinch dried chilli flakes

100g/3½oz halloumi, cut into cubes

150g/5½oz penne pasta, cooked according to packet intructions

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

1 lemon, juice only

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and the chilli flakes and fry for 2-3 minutes, until soft.

Add the halloumi and fry for 2-3 minutes, until golden.

Add the pasta, fresh herbs and lemon juice and mix together well.

To serve, place in a warm bowl and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.