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Penne Pasta Salad with Lemon Dressing

Penne Pasta Salad is packed with veggies, with quick fresh lemon dressing and lots of parmesan cheese.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 449 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne or mini penne
  • 3 bunches broccolini
  • ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
Lemon Dressing
  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Trim ends then cut broccolini into 2.5” lengths.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to the boil.
  3. 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.
  4. Add pasta into the same pot of boiling water. Cook per package directions. Drain then rinse with water. Cool.
  5. Place dressing ingredients in a jar. Shake well.
  6. 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.

Notes

  • Adjust salt and pepper at the end because the parmesan adds plenty of flavor and salt.
  • Storage: Both the pasta and the dressing will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge, just toss well and serve at room temperature. It may benefit from a fresh grating of lemon zest and squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 449 (22%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 388mg (16%) Potassium 165mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1454IU (29%) Vitamin C 64mg (71%) Calcium 318mg (32%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 449

% Daily Value*

Calories 449 22%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 388mg 16%
Potassium 165mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1454IU 29%
Vitamin C 64mg 71%
Calcium 318mg 32%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.