Ensalada de pasta con pollo al estilo Cesar

Ingredientes

• 5 anchovy fillets, (canned in oil (drained))
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• Salt (and black pepper, to taste)
• 10 oz. dry penne pasta
• 4 cups (slighlty packed) chopped romaine lettuce ((preferably romaine hearts or the center portion))
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts,
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, (halved)
• 3/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cup croutons,
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, (to thin as needed)

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Cook the pasta ---

2. 2

   Cook pasta in salted water according to directions on package. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water and set aside to cool. Drain pasta then transfer to an 18 by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet that's sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or lined with parchment paper and let cool completely.

3. 3

   --- Make the dressing ---

4. 4

   Mince anchovies and place in a medium mixing bowl, mash to a paste with the back of a spoon. Add in mayonnaise, lemon juice, parmesan, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk to blend. Chill in fridge until ready to use.

5. 5

   --- Toss salad and dressing ---

6. 6

   Add cooled pasta, lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, and parsley to a large salad bowl. Pour dressing over top and toss to evenly coat, thin mixture with pasta water as needed (it will thicken as it sits).

7. 7

   Add croutons and parmesan and toss a few times incorporate.