Spinach Rotini Pasta Salad

This is a delicious and very filling spring and summer time meal. This recipe comes from the back of the Heartland Whole Grain Rotini box. You can add or take away many different ingredients with this recipe. I've seen red onions and even strawberries in this dish. Olives are another idea. This was definitely a hit with my husband and four year old! MMM!

Spinach Rotini Salad

Ingredients:
12 oz Heartland Whole Grain Rotini
4 oz fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Italian dressing (any oil based dressing will work)
3/4 cup tomatoes, diced
4 oz pepperoni, julienne (I use turkey peperoni if I use meat in the recipe)
8 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded (I use Mozzarella, it has less fat)
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Cook rotini according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain. Combine all remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add pasta and mix well.

Artichoke Heart Pasta

My husband made a heavenly Artichoke Hearts Pasta tonight. The smell and rainbow of colors made our mouths water in anticipation. Tasting it was definitely not a let down. This is a great meal idea for anyone who has left-over pasta noodles and is tired of the traditional marinara sauce and pasta.

Made with a base of Artichoke Heart Marinade Oil and Olive Oil, this pasta is smooth and has a subtle yet fresh taste to it. Pasta lovers won't be disappointed with this recipe!

The following are the ingredients for this pasta dish. I will not give exact measurements for everything because this is the type of recipe that you make "to taste."

Artichoke Heart Pasta

Artichoke Hearts (diced, at least 6 ounces, include the sauce in the recipe)
Yellow Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers
Zucchini
Olive Oil (at least 3 Tablespoons)
Garlic (pressed)
Red Onions
Garlic Salt
Rosemary
Lemon Pepper
Lemon Juice
Salt
Crushed Red Peppers

Saute' the above ingredients together

Combine the below ingredients with the sauteed ingredients and cook until warmed.
Olives (sliced)
Diced Tomatoes
Pasta

Meat Options:
Chicken
Bacon