"Creamy, herby, and packed with flavor, this Pesto Caesar Pasta Salad with crispy prosciutto is the perfect make-ahead dish for parties, meal prep, or easy dinners...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb pasta shells (or any short pasta)
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1 tbsp olive oil (for tossing pasta)
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1 heart of romaine, chopped and washed
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8 slices of prosciutto
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⅓ cup grated parmesan (to finish)
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Juice of 1 lemon (to finish)
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1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed (divided)
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1 egg, room temperature (tips for using store-bought mayonnaise below)
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1 large garlic clove
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2 tsp anchovy paste (or 3 anchovy filets)
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Juice of 1 lemon
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1 tsp red wine vinegar
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2 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 tbsp pine nuts/toasted walnuts (optional)
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⅓ cup grated parmesan
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1 tsp kosher salt
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⅓ cup avocado oil (or light olive oil)