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
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Cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions until it is al dente. Drain and reserve.
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In a medium bowl, mix oil with the pesto and vinegar. Add the pasta and mix well.
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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.