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FAN FAVORITE
The 20-Minute Caesar Pasta Salad I've Made Too Many Times To Count
★★★★★
5.0 (410)|(2 Reviews)Rotini pasta and crisp chopped romaine tossed with creamy garlic Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, and sourdough croutons.
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By Morgan Baker (Recipe Developer)•Published May 8, 2026
⏱ 20 mins
Simply Recipes / Morgan Baker🔥 380 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- The spiral pasta grooves hold the Caesar dressing perfectly.
- Ready in 20 minutes and tastes even better made ahead.
FAN FAVORITE
The 20-Minute Caesar Pasta Salad I've Made Too Many Times To Count
The perfect marriage of two classics: cold spiral rotini pasta capturing thick garlic Caesar dressing, tossed with cold crunchy romaine hearts, shaved Parmesan, and garlic croutons. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings4 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini or cavatappi pasta
- 1/2 cup quality creamy Caesar dressing & 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cups chopped crisp romaine lettuce hearts
- 1/2 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 cup garlic herb croutons & freshly cracked black pepper
Directions
1
Cook and rinse pasta
Cook pasta in salted water 9 mins until al dente. Drain and rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop cooking.
2
Toss pasta with Caesar dressing
In a large bowl, toss cold pasta with Caesar dressing and lemon juice.
3
Fold in romaine and parmesan
Add chopped romaine, shaved parmesan, and croutons. Toss gently and serve.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Rinse the pasta under cold water right after cooking so it doesn't soak up all the dressing and stay sticky.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories380 kcal
Protein12g
Carbs44g
Total Fat18g
Sodium: 590mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
