Watercress pesto pasta with fresh buffalo mozzarella

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Ingredients

250 g wholewheat penne
1 x 250 g ball buffalo mozzarella
Fresh watercress, to garnish
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the watercress pesto, blend:
½ cup finely grated Parmesan
25 g cashew nuts, lightly toasted
50 g watercress
¼ cup olive oil
2 T white-wine vinegar
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cooking Instructions

In a saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, then dress with spoonfuls of the pesto.

Top with torn mozzarella and garnish with fresh watercress. Season to taste and serve immediately.

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