Best 6 Caesar Spaghetti Recipes

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Indulge in the savory and creamy delight of Caesar spaghetti, a tantalizing fusion of classic Caesar salad flavors with the comforting embrace of pasta. This dish offers a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and a luscious Caesar dressing, all harmoniously combined with perfectly cooked spaghetti.

Embark on a culinary journey with four enticing Caesar spaghetti recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dish. The classic Caesar spaghetti recipe stays true to tradition, capturing the essence of the original Caesar salad with its robust dressing, while the sun-dried tomato Caesar spaghetti adds a burst of tangy sweetness. Craving a vegetarian option? The roasted vegetable Caesar spaghetti is a delightful medley of roasted vegetables tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing, while the shrimp Caesar spaghetti elevates the dish with succulent shrimp, creating a seafood lover's paradise.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA (ONE POT!)



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This One Pot Chicken Caesar Pasta recipe is so easy to make! Angel hair pasta and blackened chicken are tossed in a creamy Parmesan sauce with a hint of Caesar dressing, lemons, and capers.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup Caesar salad dressing (divided)
¾ cup milk
2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 1 large)
3 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups chicken broth
8 oz. angel hair pasta (equal to 1/2 lb.)
1 Tablespoon capers
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Freshly cracked pepper
Fresh Parsley (roughly chopped)

Steps:

  • Slice each chicken breast in half to create two thinner pieces of equal size. Season each side with lemon pepper seasoning.
  • Place the chicken in a freezer Ziploc bag and add ¾ cup of Caesar dressing (save ¼ cup for the pasta sauce). Coat the chicken with the dressing and seal. Refrigerate for 20 minutes (or longer if time allows.)
  • Meanwhile, shred the Parmesan cheese and set it aside. It should be at room temp when added to the sauce.
  • Take ¼ cup of the Caesar dressing and whisk it with ¾ cup milk. Set it aside, it should also come down to nearly room temp. Don't worry if it's not completely uniform in consistency.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large high-walled skillet or dutch oven.
  • Add the marinated chicken and let it sear, undisrupted, for 4-5 minutes per side. Decrease heat to medium if oil begins to splatter.
  • Set the chicken on a plate. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then cut it into strips. Transfer any juice left on the plate back to the pot.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic. Heat for one minute.
  • Add the chicken broth, and use a silicone spatula to "clean" the bottom of the pot. Slowly stir in the milk/Caesar dressing. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the angel hair pasta and use kitchen tongs to gently bend the noodles into the pan as they soften. (If preferred, you can also break them in half.)
  • Let the pasta simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the noodles don't stick together.
  • Once the pasta is softened and cooked through, add the capers and decrease heat to low.
  • Gradually sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese, use tongs to toss and combine. Add the chicken back to the pan along with the lemon juice. Stir to combine.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Add freshly cracked pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 1102 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CACIO E PEPE (SPAGHETTI WITH CHEESE AND PEPPER) RECIPE BY TASTY



Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti with Cheese and Pepper) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: salt, spaghetti, olive oil, unsalted butter, coarsely ground black pepper, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

salt, to taste
½ lb spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
4 oz grated parmesan cheese, or pecorino romano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the package instructs, until al dente. Save 1 cup (240 ml) pasta water, then drain.
  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, butter, and pepper, and stir to combine.
  • Stir in the reserved pasta water.
  • Toss in the cooked pasta. Reduce the heat to low.
  • Add the Parmesan and toss until the cheese is melted and the pasta is well-coated.
  • Season with salt, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 1 gram

CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA



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An interesting twist on a classic. My family's new favorite.

Provided by bsteimle

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dry penne pasta
1 tablespoon butter
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) bottle Caesar salad dressing
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and shredded
1 large tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, pepper and salt. Cook 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove skillet from heat.
  • In a bowl, mix together salad dressing, vinegar and cheese. Toss together pasta, chicken, lettuce, and dressing mixture. Place in large serving bowl, and sprinkle with tomato. Garnish with croutons and Parmesan curls, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 63.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 528.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

THE BEST SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Easy spaghetti dish with a little twist!

Provided by Noonie Finch Hodges

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
2 pounds ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
2 (26.5 ounce) cans meatless spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) container fat-free sour cream
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup Parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the spaghetti. Boil the pasta until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
  • Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over high heat; drain fat. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, sour cream, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Mix in the cooked pasta. Transfer pasta mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 826.2 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

CAESAR PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 (16-ounce box) rotini pasta
1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
1 lemon, zested and juice
3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup garlic croutons

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the pasta and stir gently. Boil uncovered, stirring occasionally until al dente, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain well and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine the Caesar dressing, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, Parmesan and pepper. Add the croutons, and cooked cooled pasta. Mix until all of the pasta is coated with the dressing. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve. This pasta salad can be made a day ahead, just reserve the croutons and add them 15 minutes before you are ready to serve.

CAESAR SPAGHETTI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound spaghetti
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling
6 anchovy fillets, drained
4 large cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, eyeball the amount
2 medium heads escarole, washed
1 lemon, halved
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste
2 large egg yolks
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano
Salt

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, salt the water. Add the pasta and cook until just shy of al dente, according to package directions.
  • Heads up: you need to reserve about 1 cup of the starchy cooking water just before draining.
  • While the pasta is cooking, put a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the extra-virgin olive oil. Add the anchovies and cook until they've melted into the oil, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the garlic, stir 1 minute then add in Worcestershire. Shred the escarole and add several handfuls at a time, wilting the greens in the garlic oil. Dress the greens with lots of pepper and a little nutmeg, then squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the pan. Add the reserved starchy cooking water to the eggs in a small bowl and beat together to temper them. Turn off the heat and add the drained pasta and the egg mixture. Stir to combine. Add half of the cheese and toss vigorously for 1 minute. Dress the pasta with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and transfer to a serving dish. Pass the remaining cheese at the table.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your Caesar spaghetti will taste. This is especially true for the Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and garlic.
  • Don't overcook the spaghetti: Spaghetti is best when it is cooked al dente, or still slightly firm to the bite. If you overcook it, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Make your own Caesar dressing: Store-bought Caesar dressing is often full of preservatives and additives. Making your own dressing is easy and only takes a few minutes. Plus, you can control the flavor and ingredients.
  • Use a good quality Parmesan cheese: The Parmesan cheese is one of the most important ingredients in Caesar spaghetti. Use a good quality Parmesan cheese that is aged for at least 12 months. This will give your dish a rich and nutty flavor.
  • Add some grilled chicken or shrimp: Grilled chicken or shrimp are great additions to Caesar spaghetti. They add protein and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Caesar spaghetti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and flavorful toppings, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Caesar spaghetti a try. You won't be disappointed!

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