Description
A delightful blend of penne pasta and traditional Caesar salad flavors for a filling and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup croutons
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Once it’s cooked, drain it well and set it aside to cool.
- Prepare the lettuce by chopping the Romaine into bite-sized pieces. Add the Caesar dressing to the bowl and toss well to coat the lettuce evenly.
- Combine the cooked penne pasta with the dressed lettuce. Stir gently until everything is combined well.
- Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top of the salad, followed by a generous handful of croutons for extra crunch.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Give it one last gentle toss.
- Serve immediately while fresh. Enjoy!
Notes
For a protein boost, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, best consumed within 1-2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg