Southwest Pasta Salad Serves 8 to 10 16 ounces Dreamfields penne or elbow macaroni 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1 red bell pepper, cut into small strips 2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, minced 1 large sweet salad onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 to 2 ripe avocados, diced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 cup mayonnaise (low fat or fat free is optional) 1 cup tomato salsa 1 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon salt 1. Cook the pasta according to directions. Drain and quickly rinse with cool water. Set aside to drain thoroughly. 2. Place the drained pasta in a large serving bowl and add the tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapenos, onion slices, avocados and cilantro. 3. Toss lightly just to mix. Make the dressing: Whisk together the mayonnaise, salsa, lime juice and salt. Toss into the pasta mixture. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve. (Per Serving) Digestable Carbs: 6g, Calories: 302, Calories From Fat: 227, Total Fat: 19g, Protein: 6g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 369mg Easy, but Elegant, Spaghetti with Creamy Smoked Salmon Sauce Serves 6 to 8 16 ounces Dreamfields Linguine or Spaghetti 4 green onions, washed and trimmed 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup heavy cream 6 ounces smoked salmon, cut into small strips   Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. 2. Meanwhile, cut the green onions into 2" pieces and chop in the food processor, pulsing on and off. Add the softened cream cheese and blend together. Pour in the cream and process into a smooth sauce. 3. When the pasta is drained return it to the hot pot. Toss in the cheese mixture, tossing to coat the pasta well. 4. Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss in the salmon strips. Serve immediately. (Per Serving) Digestable Carbs: 8g, Calories: 412, Calories From Fat: 237, Total Fat: 15g, Protein: 16g, Cholesterol: 49mg, Sodium: 273mg Easy Clam Linguine Serves 6 to 8 16 ounces Dreamfields Linguine 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 6 1/2 ounce cans of minced clams   Salt and crushed pepper, to taste   Chopped parsely, optional 1. Cook the linguine according to the paskage directions. 2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Stir in the garlic, cooking for 1 minute. 3. Stir in the white wine and cook over high heat for 2 minutes. 4. Stir in the un-drained clams. 5. Toss in the cooked, drained pasta. 6. Season to taste with salt and crushed pepper. Add a dash of chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately. (Per Serving) Digestable Carbs: 10g, Calories: 401, Calories From Fat: 163, Total Fat: 9g, Protein: 15g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 771mg Penne with Ground Beef and Spinach Serves 6 to 8 16 ounces Dreamfields penne (or elbow macaroni) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 3 large cloves garlic, minced 16 ounces lean ground beef 8 ounces tomato sauce 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 16 ounces fresh spinach leaves shredded 3 tablespoons shredded fresh basil (1 tablespoon dried) 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper to taste 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to taste 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. 2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large heavy skillet. Saute the onion and garlic, stirring for 5 minutes. 3. Stir in the beef and cook until all of the red is gone, stirring often. 4. Stir in the tomato sauce and the wine. Cook on high heat for 5 minutes, stirring often. 5. Stir in the oregano, spinach and basil pepper. Cook for 3 minutes. 6. Season with salt. 7. Toss with the pasta. Serve with cheese sprinkled over the top. (Per Serving) Digestable Carbs: 9g, Calories: 549, Calories From Fat: 291, Total Fat: 22g, Protein: 29g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 907mg