Description
A delightful dish combining classic Caesar salad flavors with hearty pasta, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- Crisp Romaine Lettuce
- Crunchy Croutons
- Bacon
- Parmesan Cheese
- Pasta (your choice)
- Creamy Caesar Dressing
- Garlic
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Cook your pasta by bringing salted water to a boil and cooking according to package directions until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Prepare the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Gather the greens by washing and chopping the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the cooked pasta, romaine, croutons, crispy bacon, and Parmesan into a large bowl.
- Pour in the creamy Caesar dressing and mix gently until well combined.
- Chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes if desired.
- Serve in a large bowl or on individual plates, garnished with extra Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with variations like Mediterranean Caesar or Protein Boost by adding grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Caesar salad, pasta salad, comfort food, party food, easy recipe