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Rotini Caesar Salad with Bacon and Parmesan

Delicious Rotini Caesar Salad with Bacon and Parmesan Bliss

A flavorful Rotini Caesar Salad with Bacon and Parmesan, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Substitute with fusilli or gemelli if desired.
Bacon
  • 6 slices Thick-Cut Bacon Cook until golden for best crunch.
Cheese
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor.
Greens
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Chopped.
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Caesar Dressing Homemade or store-bought.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For emulsifying.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard For flavor enhancement.
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce Classic Caesar flavor.
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper For seasoning.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the thick-cut bacon slices for 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. Using the skillet with residual bacon fat, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Whisk until smooth.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rotini, crispy bacon, chopped romaine, and the prepared dressing. Toss until evenly coated.
  6. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with additional Parmesan. Serve promptly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cool pasta thoroughly after rinsing to ensure dressing adheres well. Store components separately if making ahead.

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