Angel Hair Caprese Salad Cups

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Angel Hair Caprese Salad Cups

For a fun, new way to serve pasta at your next party – or just to liven up a weeknight dinner! Try these Angel Hair Caprese Salad Cups. The recipe was a finalist in our Pasta Presto Recipe Contest.

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Angel Hair Caprese Salad Cups

Prep Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

4 TBSP Extra virgin olive oil
4 TBSP Prepared basil pesto
2 TBSP White balsamic vinegar
8 oz broken angel hair pasta
16 leaves Boston bibb lettuce
8 oz chopped fresh mozzarella
1 1/2 cups diced tomato or quartered cherry tomatoes
16 small low-fat chicken, turkey, or vegetarian meatballs*

Instructions

Cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions until it is al dente. Drain and reserve.
In a medium bowl, mix oil with the pesto and vinegar. Add the pasta and mix well.
Divide the pasta among the lettuce leaves and add mozzarella, tomatoes, and one meatball.

Recipe Notes

*This dish can easily be made vegetarian by using vegetarian meatballs instead of chicken or turkey.

Submitted by Leah Lyon in the Pasta Fits Pasta Presto Recipe Contest.