Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad that combines the zesty flavor of lemon with the creaminess of Parmesan cheese.
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 according to package instructions (10 to 11 minutes).
- Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool it off.
- Mix the dressing, lemon juice, cheese, parsley, and seasonings in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta and stir to coat it in the dressing.
- Serve it right away, but chilling it for a couple of hours will allow the flavors to develop.
- Give it a good stir before serving it after it’s been stored.
Notes
For best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice. Chilling for a couple of hours enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg