Ingredients
– 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini works great!)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
– ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 cup croutons
– ½ cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional: cooked chicken, bacon bits, or avocado for added protein
Equipment Needed
– Large pot for boiling pasta
– Strainer
– Mixing bowl
– Serving bowl
– Knife and chopping board
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, I start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once it’s bubbling away, I add my pasta and cook it according to the package instructions until it’s al dente—nothing worse than mushy pasta, right? After draining the pasta, I let it cool for a few minutes while I gather my other ingredients. The aroma of the pasta cooking always gets me excited! (See the next page below to continue steps…)