Easy Mediterranean Pasta

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 teaspoon minced garlic

4 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced

1 small green bell pepper, diced

1 (14.5 ounce) can fava beans, drained

1 small onion, diced

¼ cup lemon juice

½ cup grated halloumi cheese

¼ cup sliced almonds

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and return the water to a boil. Stir the olive oil and garlic into the pasta and water; continue cooking until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the pasta to the pot.

Stir the tomatoes, bell pepper, fava beans, onion, and lemon juice into the pasta; simmer together until hot and the flavors have melded, 7 to 8 minutes. Top with halloumi cheese and sliced almonds to serve.