Sandro Pasta: Easy Back-to-School Recipes, Pasta Salad Ideas, and Gourmet Weeknight Meals for Kids and Families

When it comes to premium pasta that elevates everyday meals into gourmet experiences, Sandro Pasta is a name you can trust. Crafted in Spain with time-honored Italian traditions, Sandro Pasta brings together high-quality durum wheat, farm-fresh eggs, and slow-drying techniques to preserve the full-bodied flavor and ideal texture of each shape.

Now available at Dos Olivos Markets, Sandro Pasta is your go-to pantry staple for simple weeknight dinners, impressive weekend meals, and even easy back-to-school lunches your kids will actually eat.

Types of Sandro Pasta Available at Dos Olivos Markets

Whether you're planning a creamy dinner or a cold pasta salad, Sandro’s versatile pasta types offer the perfect shape and bite for any dish:

1. Tagliolini

This long, delicate ribbon pasta is slightly thinner than fettuccine and perfect for light sauces, seafood, or a drizzle of premium olive oil. Its delicate texture makes it ideal for quick sautés and elegant presentations.

2. Pennette (Nastrini)

A shorter pasta tube with ridges that hold onto sauces beautifully. Pennette is ideal for hearty tomato sauces, baked pasta, or colorful salads packed with veggies.

3. Lumaconi

These large, curved shells are designed for stuffing with creamy ricotta, sautéed vegetables, or ground meats. They’re excellent for baked dishes and also work wonderfully in chunky pasta salads.

Each variety from Sandro is made with high-quality ingredients, ensuring superior taste, texture, and cooking performance.

Delicious Recipes Using Sandro Pasta

🍝 Garlic & Herb Tagliolini

A perfect starter recipe:

• Cook tagliolini until al dente.

• In a skillet, warm extra virgin olive oil and sauté minced garlic.

• Add fresh parsley, a pinch of chili flakes, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

• Toss the pasta in the sauce and serve with shaved Parmesan.

🍅 Creamy Pennette with Roasted Veggies

This dish is colorful, filling, and a hit with both adults and kids:

• Roast zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers with olive oil.

• Toss the cooked vegetables with pennette and a light cream or tomato sauce.

• Add fresh basil and a touch of goat cheese or mozzarella.

🧀 Stuffed Lumaconi Bake

An indulgent, family-friendly meal:

• Cook lumaconi slightly underdone and let cool.

• Fill with a ricotta-spinach mixture, or shredded chicken and cheese.

• Arrange in a baking dish, cover with marinara, and bake until bubbling.

These recipes are not only packed with flavor but also simple enough for weekday cooking.

Pasta Salads Made with Sandro Pasta

With school schedules and lunch prep in full swing, pasta salads offer a quick, nutritious option that stays fresh and flavorful.

🥗 Mediterranean Pennette Salad

• Combine cooked and cooled pennette with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, and feta.

• Dress with olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano.

• This salad is vibrant, zesty, and packed with nutrients.

🥗 Pesto Lumaconi Salad

• Fill each large shell with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and shredded chicken or tuna.

• Serve cold or at room temperature for a filling, mess-free lunch option.

• Bonus: the unique shape is fun for kids to eat!

🥗 Rainbow Veggie Tagliolini Salad

• Slice bell peppers, carrots, and purple cabbage into thin strips.

• Toss with cooked tagliolini, sesame seeds, and a honey-ginger vinaigrette.

• This salad brings together color, crunch, and flavor in every bite.

Pasta salads are great make-ahead options for busy families, picnics, or office lunches.

Back-to-School Pasta Recipes Kids Will Love

Let’s face it: getting kids to eat healthy lunches can be a challenge. But pasta is a universally loved food—and when made with wholesome ingredients like Sandro’s, it’s a win for parents and children alike.

🧁 Mini Mac & Cheese Pennette Cups

• Mix cooked pennette with shredded cheddar, a splash of milk, and butter.

• Spoon into muffin tins and top with breadcrumbs.

• Bake until golden for perfect lunchbox portions.

🌯 Pennette Pesto Wraps

• Mix pennette with basil pesto and shredded rotisserie chicken.

• Wrap in tortillas or pita pockets with baby spinach leaves.

• Easy to pack, and no fork needed!

🌮 Taco-Style Lumaconi

• Fill lumaconi shells with seasoned ground turkey or black beans and shredded cheese.

• Top with salsa or a spoon of sour cream.

• A fun, finger-food version of taco night—great for school lunches or after-school snacks.

These recipes take under 30 minutes to prep and are easy to customize based on your child’s favorite ingredients.

Why Choose Sandro Pasta?

• Artisan Quality: Made with the finest durum wheat and eggs, Sandro Pasta delivers a rich, authentic flavor and unbeatable texture.

• Versatility: From hot dinners to cold salads, this pasta adapts to any dish you’re preparing.

• Kid-Friendly: With fun shapes and a mild flavor, Sandro Pasta makes it easier to serve nutritious, homemade meals that kids will actually eat.

• Perfect for Meal Prep: Cook once and enjoy multiple meals—especially helpful during the busy school season.

Whether you're crafting a comforting dinner, a vibrant salad, or prepping a week’s worth of lunches, Sandro Pasta from Dos Olivos Markets offers the quality and versatility you need. From delicate tagliolini to hearty pennette and elegant lumaconi, there's a pasta type to suit every recipe and every eater in your home.

As the school year begins, make your kitchen your secret weapon. With just a few ingredients and the right pasta, you can create healthy, satisfying meals that bring joy to the table—and ease to your routine.

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