Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: cook pasta according to package directions except add crushed red pepper to the cooking water. rinse with cool water and drain thoroughly. cool pasta to room temperature. in a large mixing bowl combine pasta, sweet red pepper, yellow squash or zucchini, peas, olives, cheese, almonds, green onions and herb. add dressing to pasta mixture. toss gently to mix. cover and chill for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

Target 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.