This cheesy rocket-pesto summer pasta made with Galbani fresh mozzarella makes a superb light meal, or a lovely side dish on a hot day.

SERVES 4-6 // COOKING TIME 25 min

INGREDIENTS
For the summer pasta
3 garlic cloves, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
⅓ cup almonds, chopped
1 tsp sea salt
1¼ cups olive oil
3¾ cups rocket
¾ ball Galbani fresh mozzarella, torn
3 tbsp grated Parmesan
500 g tagliatelle
To assemble
¾ cup peas, blanched
1 cup rocket
¼ cup almonds, chopped and toasted
1¼ balls Galbani fresh mozzarella, torn

METHOD
For the summer pasta
1. Add the garlic, lemon juice, almonds, salt and ¼ cup of the olive oil to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
2. Add the rocket, mozzarella and Parmesan and blend until well combined.
3. Pour in the remaining olive oil, a little at a time, blending after each addition until smooth.
4. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, drain and cool completely. Toss with the rocket pesto.
To assemble
1. Assemble your pasta by mixing the peas through the coated pasta. Top with fresh rocket, almonds, and Galbani fresh mozzarella pieces.
2. Drizzle with extra olive oil (optional) just before serving and enjoy.

Recipe & styling: Kate Turner
Photography: Gareth van Nelson // HMimages.co.za

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Making lunch (or a light dinner) has never been easier or more delicious than with these wholewheat curry chicken wraps with baby spinach and carrots!

MAKES 4 // COOKING TIME 35 min

INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp curry powder
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
½ cup mayonnaise
4 wholewheat wraps
2 cups baby spinach
2 carrots, ribboned

METHOD
1. Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the curry powder and gently fry for a few seconds, until fragrant.
2. Add the chicken and gently fry until fully coated with the curry powder.
3. Cool slightly and then stir through the mayo and season to taste.
4. Fill each wrap with chicken, baby spinach and carrot ribbons. Serve hot or cold.

Recipe & styling: Amerae Vercueil
Photography: Samantha Pinto // HMimages.co.za

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