Anything goes pasta salad Recipe

Name: Anything goes pasta salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 onion, chopped; 1 carrot, sliced; 3/4 packages sliced button mushrooms; 2 tbsp sliced sun dried tomatoes; 1 head broccoli; 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted; 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted; 2 small packages of tortellini (I used one plain cheese and one spinach and cheese); 1 tbsp dijon mustard; 1 1/2 tbsp sour cream; 1 tbsp mayonnaise or miracle whip; 2 tbsp Italian dressing; 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin; 1 salt; 1 ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 onion, chopped
1 carrot, sliced
3/4 packages sliced button mushrooms
2 tbsp sliced sun dried tomatoes
1 head broccoli
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 small packages of tortellini (I used one plain cheese and one spinach and cheese)
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 1/2 tbsp sour cream
1 tbsp mayonnaise or miracle whip
2 tbsp Italian dressing
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
1 salt
1 ground black pepper

1
Boil tortellini according to o instructions
2
Chop up then banche broccoli in boiling water for about 10 minutes
3
Chop up carrots and onion, set aside
4
Toast pine nuts until golden then set aside
5
Sautee mushrooms in extra EVOO.
6
After a couple of minutes add sun dried tomatoes and garlic.
7
Continue to sautee until the mushrooms are soft and golden.
8
Take off heat and set aside
9
In a smallish bowl, mix up dressing ingredients
10
Mix together all the veggies and tortellini in a big bowl then add dressing (use as much or as little dressing as you like!)
11
Add parmesan cheese ontop (if you want!)
12
Serve at room temperature and enjoy :)

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 onion, chopped, 1 carrot, sliced, 3/4 packages sliced button mushrooms, 2 tbsp sliced sun dried tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Anything goes pasta salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Anything goes pasta salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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