Penne Pasta Salad with Lemon Dressing
Penne Pasta Salad is packed with veggies, with quick fresh lemon dressing and lots of parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound penne (or mini penne)
- 3 bunch es broccolini
- ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (or basil)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- salt and black pepper
Steps
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Trim ends then cut broccolini into 2.5” lengths.
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Bring a large pot of water to the boil.
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Add broccolini and cook for 1 ½ minutes. Take them out of the hot water using tongs and transfer to a colander. Run under cold tap water to stop them from cooking further.
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Add pasta into the same pot of boiling water. Cook per package directions. Drain then rinse with water. Cool.
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Place dressing ingredients in a jar. Shake well.
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Place pasta in a very large bowl. Add broccolini, parsley, and parmesan cheese (start with ¾ cup, add more if you want). Drizzle with dressing and toss well. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet


















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