Description
A fresh and satisfying twist on a classic Caesar salad, featuring golden crispy pasta, crunchy romaine, creamy dressing, and shaved parmesan for the perfect balance of texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dry pasta
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oven to 400°F or prepare a skillet over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss cooked pasta with olive oil and minced garlic until evenly coated.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Spread pasta on a baking tray or place in a skillet in a single layer.
- Assemble the Dish: Once crispy, transfer pasta to a large bowl with chopped romaine and croutons.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake or cook pasta for 10 to 15 minutes until golden and crunchy.
- Finishing Touches: Add parmesan, drizzle Caesar dressing and lemon juice.
- Serve and Enjoy: Toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd pasta while crisping for best texture
- Add dressing gradually to control creaminess
- Serve immediately for best crunch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: crispy pasta caesar salad, crunchy caesar salad, pasta salad twist, easy caesar salad recipe