Caesar Basil Pasta Salad
1 box (16 oz) Rotini pasta
1 cup tomatoes diced
1/2 red onion (about 1/4 cup), diced
1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup basil pesto
1 Cup Creamy Caesar Dressing (ready made, or make your own)
2 tsps House seasoning (equal parts salt, pepper, garlic powder)
Cook and drain pasta according to package directions
Pour pasta into medium-large bowl
Mix together dressing with basil pesto, and pour over warm pasta and coat thoroughly. Add rest of of ingredients and toss.
Creamy Caesar Dressing:
1/2 C mayo (Hellman's brand the best)
1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 C lemon Juice
2 tsps Dijon mustard
1 tsp anchovy paste (I didn't have so used 2 tsps Worchestershire sauce instead)
1 tsp chopped garlic
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp white pepper
Combine ingredients in blender and process until well blended (I did mine by hand)
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