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TORTELLINI CAPRESE APPETIZERS

 

Balsamic glaze sets the stage for these hard to resist appetizers. They are fun to put together, look and taste amazing.

 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup balsamic glaze

2 tablespoons of olive oil

1  lb. tortellini cooked and rinsed with cold water

30 grape or cherry tomatoes (cut in half)

1  lb. mini fresh mozzarella balls, or fresh mozzarella cut into 60 small cubes

60 pieces of fresh basil leaves, preferably small or cut in 1/2  or 1/4 lengthwise if large

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

sprinkle of salt and pepper

30   6 inch skewers

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1. Mix balsamic glaze and olive oil together. Pour onto a serving platter and spread evenly.

2.  Thread skewers in the order of tortellini, tomato, basil, mozzarella and repeat the pattern once             again.

3.  Place onto the serving platter. Dust with oregano, salt and pepper.

 

Ready to serve.