Prep/Total Time: 20  Min.

Ingredients
1. 1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
2. 1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3. 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, diced
4. 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
5. 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Directions

6. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine the spinach, yellow pepper and apricots.
7. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to spinach mixture. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Prep/Total Time:  20 Min.

Ingredients
1. 1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
2. 1/2 cup cubed cooked turkey or chicken
3. 1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
4. 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
5. 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
6. 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
7. 1/3 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing

Directions

8. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a serving bowl, combine the pasta, turkey, olives, peppers and feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Yield: 4 servings.

Prep. 20 Min. + Chilling

Ingredients
1. 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
2. 1 tablespoon canola oil
3. 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
4. 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
5. 1-1/2 cups sugar
6. 1 cup water
7. 3/4 cup white vinegar
8. 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
9. 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
10. 1 teaspoon salt
11. 1 teaspoon pepper
12. 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions

13. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl; stir in the oil, cucumbers and onion.
14. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Prep. 25 Min. + Chilling

Ingredients
1. 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
2. 1 package (1 pound) sliced bacon, chopped
3. 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
4. 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
5. 3 cups torn romaine

Directions

6. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon to drain.
7. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; place in a large bowl. Add the bacon, tomato and dressing. Toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
8. Just before serving, add romaine and toss to coat. Yield: 6 servings.

Prep/Total Time 15 Min.

Ingredients
1. 1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
2. 1 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
3. 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, quartered
4. 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
5. 1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing

Directions

6. Cook the pasta according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and broccoli. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to the pepperoni mixture. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to combine. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 4 servings.