90210's Lori Loughlin Cooks Up A Storm With Barilla Pasta

Fans remember her as Aunt Becky in the 1980s hit show Full House. Now, actress Lori Loughlin stars on the hit CW show 90210. She came by to dish about what's about to happen in the season finale of 90210, her new Hallmark Channel movie A Soldier's Love Story and her partnership with Barilla Piccolini to bring families together around the dinner table with the "Piccolini Smiles" contest.

On 90210, She plays Debbie Wilson, a photographer, wife and mother, whose children are new students at Beverley Hills High School. She spoke exclusively to PIX about what viewers can expect in the season finale (check the video after the jump.)

Aside from acting, Loughlin is helping busy moms make great meals Barilla Pasta. Theyre holding a contest called "Piccolini Smiles" where viewers can upload photos of your family cooking/eating Barilla Piccolini. The winner gets $25,000 for tuition among lots of other prizes.

You can catch Loughlin next in the Hallmark movie A Soldier's Love Story. The movie is about "A young boy's letter to a soldier serving overseas forever changes lives. Through a series of letters, Jared Marshall and Sgt. Vince Carerra bond over a love of baseball. Jared reveals his loneliness and estrangement from his dad after his parents divorce. When Vince returns home, he meets Jared and his mother, Dana (Loughlin). The two begin to fall in love. Complications arise when Vince gets his orders to deploy," according to Entertainment Weekly.

For more on Barilla's "Piccolini Smiles" contest, visit www.PiccoliniSmiles.com . 90210airs Mondays at 8pm on WPIX.

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Piccolini Mini Wheels Pasta Salad
Ease of preparation: Average
Prep Time: 30 minutes; Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients
1 box Piccolini Mini Wheels
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 cups frozen green peas
1 pound chicken breast, diced (optional)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed (may substitute shredded)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt to taste

Directions
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Cook Piccolini Mini Wheels for 6 minutes; drain and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil. Spread Mini Wheel on a cookie sheet or baking try to cool.
3. Bring another medium pot of salted water to a boil.
4. Boil green peas for five minutes, drain and cool.
5. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add remaining oil and chicken. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through; season with salt and pepper. Allow chicken to cool.
6. Combine all ingredients and allow to rest 30 minutes before serving