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Caesar Pasta Salad




Source of Recipe


the web


List of Ingredients




6 slices Bacon, cooked, drained, crumbled
1/2 c Extra-virgin olive oil
4 slices Italian bread, 1/2-in thick
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon rind, grated
1/4 c Lemon juice
3 Garlic cloves, minced
6 Anchovy fillets
1/2 c Parmesan, freshly grated
12 oz Pasta, cooked al dente, drained (macaroni, penne, rotini, etc), reserve 1/2 c of cooking water
2 c Romaine, coarsely shredded



Recipe



1.Brush 2 tb of the oil over both sides of bread. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes and toss with salt and pepper. Toast on baking sheet in oven for 10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Set aside.
2.In food processor, puree lemon rind and juice, garlic, anchovies and salt and pepper. Drizzle in remaining olive oil. Blend in half of the cheese.
3.Toss pasta with garlic mixture and enough of the cooking water to moisten. Toss with croutons, bacon and romaine; sprinkle with remaining cheese.