Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['gluten_free'], recipe: pour the frozen peas into a colander. cook the pasta according to the package directions until 'al dente'. drain the pasta by pouring it into the colander over the peas (the hot pasta will thaw the peas while you complete the preparation of the salad). cube the ham and saute it until lightly browned. mix the warm pasta, peas, tomato, ham, and mushrooms in a large bowl. add the ranch dressing and toss until all salad ingredients are well coated (i usually use almost all of the bottle). chill until ready to serve.

Target recipe: in a large saucepan cook tortellini. drain. rinse. drain. in a large salad bowl toss together tortellini, spinach, cabbage, bacon and green onion. cover and chill. just before serving, shake dressing well. toss with tortellini mixture. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -