Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], 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: cook pasta according to directions, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. while pasta is cooking, chop tomato, peppers and onion into very small pieces. add olives and mix. drain rotini; rinse with cold water for about 3 minutes. mix pasta with tomato, peppers, onion and olives. refrigerate for about 1/2 an hour. add salad dressing; mix well. add parmesan cheese; mix well. serve immediately. if you have left overs, you will have to "re-wet" salad by adding a little more salad dressing the next day, especially if you substitute the dressing with a fat-free dressing.