Creamy Caesar Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 8 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This is a recipe that I came up with many years ago...Although this uses help from the pantry, it's a huge crowd pleaser and so easy and quick. Every time I make it I am asked for the recipe! Ingredients:
1 bag tri color pasta |
head of broccoli, cut into florets |
cheese cubes |
about 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese |
pepper to taste |
a few shakes of garlic powder (opt...gives it a slightly stronger garlic flavor)) |
1 bottle cardini caesar salad dressing (or your own, homemade) |
**i don't really use measurements on this one...it's a matter of personal taste |
Directions:
1. Boil pasta until cooked, but still slightly firm
2. Allow to cool completely
3. Lightly steam broccoli (about 1 minute)...do not overcook!
4. Mix all ingredients together
5. refrigerate for an hour, or overnight.
6. Serve cold
7. **I usually use 2/3 of the bottled dressing, and reserve the remaining 1/3 to mix in right before serving.
8. ***you can add cut up chicken for a complete meal
9. ****Great at bridal and baby showers and pot luck, tailgate or block parties
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