38 california pasta Recipes

rotini pasta (spiral pasta), zucchini, ends removed, chopped, cucumber, ends removed, seeded, chopped, bell peppers, stems removed, seeded, chopped (i use 1 orange and 1 yellow for color), red onion, peeled and chopped, black olives, drained well and chopped (optional(kids don tsp like, so i omit), diced tomatoes, partially drained, freshly-grated parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, whole celery seed, sweet paprika, garlic powder, italian salad dressing (we prefer kraft zesty italian)

rotini pasta, bacon, cooked and crumbled, avocado, roma tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese (half block), olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, fines herbes seasoning (parsley, chives, tarragon, chervil), salt (optional)

mayonnaise, sugar, pepper, milk, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, uncooked radiatore , pasta (nuggets, 6 oz.), shredded lettuce, cubed cooked turkey breast (6 oz.), colby-monterey jack cheese, cubed (1/2 cup), tomatoes, quartered, cooked bacon, crumbled, ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed

rotini pasta (or similar shaped pasta), lean ground beef, coarsely chopped onion, diced tomatoes (about 5-6 small tomatoes), tomato sauce, milk, light mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, mustard, pepper, salt, garlic powder, oregano, shredded cheddar cheese, divided (or shredded american cheese, divided)

spaghetti, broken into 1-inch pieces, tomatoes, diced, zucchini, diced, cucumber, diced, green pepper, diced, sweet red pepper, diced, red onion, diced, sliced ripe olives, drained, italian salad dressing, grated parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, paprika, celery seed, garlic powder

uncooked angel hair pasta, olive oil, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips, chopped garlic, dried basil, cajun-style blackened seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, roma (plum) tomatoes, diced, crumbled feta cheese

spaghetti sauce, rotini pasta or 3 cups penne pasta, cooked and drained, frozen mixed vegetables, thawed (i prefer california mix - broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots), grated parmesan cheese, divided, shredded mozzarella cheese

tuna in water, drained, miracle whip, nonfat plain yogurt, italian dressing, pasta, cooked , rinsed in cool water & drained (any pasta, i used wacky mac veggie spirals), frozen vegetables, cooked and cooled (i used california mix), parmesan cheese, grated, herbes de provence, celery salt, dill

orzo pasta (i use ronzoni brand), corn, drained (i use westbrae natural organic corn), pesto sauce (i use bertoli reduced fat), sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil , julienne cut and drained (i use california sun dry brand), chicken breasts, cut into small pieces

tricolor spiral pasta, frozen california-blend vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower and carrots), sliced ripe olives, drained, italian salad dressing, garlic salt , optional

boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 3-inch strips, olive oil, lemon-pepper seasoning, frozen california-blend vegetables, diced tomatoes, undrained, chopped onion, dried basil, onion powder, angel hair pasta, shredded parmesan cheese , optional

marinated artichoke hearts, ground black pepper, shell pasta, cooked and drained, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, shelled sunflower seeds, cucumber, halved and sliced, juice of 1 lime, garlic, minced, tomatoes, seeded and diced, salt, dried marjoram

betty crocker suddenly pasta salad classic, mayonnaise , as called for on package directions, tomato, cut into wedges, avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into wedges, ready-to-eat american blend salad greens (iceberg lettuce, romaine, red cabbage, carrots and radishes)

shelled pasta, uncooked (rotini, rotelle), frozen broccoli, coarsely chopped yellow sweet pepper, margarine or 3 tbsp butter, garlic cloves, sliced, crushed dried red pepper flakes (optional), grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

beef brisket, salt, black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, carrots, celery ribs, red onions (1 lb total ), dry red wine, veal stock, crushed tomatoes, turkish bay leaves or 1 california, garlic cloves, dried pappardelle or fettuccine

ripe tomatoes, cored, fettuccine, salt , for pasta water, extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for pasta, shrimp, peeled and deveined, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, freshly ground black pepper, minced garlic, ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice, silver tequila, ripe fresh california avocados, halved, seeded, peeled and cut into 1/2 dice, basil , cut into thin strips, unsalted butter, cold, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, parmesan cheese, for sprinkling (optional)

rotini pasta, cooked chicken, california-blend frozen vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots), ranch dressing, mozzarella cheese

tri-color spiral pasta (can be store brand), green giant california-style frozen vegetables (can be store brand), black olives (these are optional, can be store brand), italian dressing (can be store brand), fresh cracked pepper (to taste), kraft grated parmesan cheese (can be store brand)