Description
A delightful pasta salad that blends creamy goodness with tangy lemon and savory Parmesan cheese, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, about 10-11 minutes.
- Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water.
- Mix the Italian dressing, lemon juice, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and onion powder in a large bowl.
- Combine the rinsed pasta with the dressing mixture, tossing to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for a couple of hours to enhance the flavors.
Notes
Make ahead for even better flavor; store in an airtight container. Feel free to customize with other proteins or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, creamy salad, lemon pasta, summer salad, picnic food