Lotsa Pasta   

At Lotsa Pasta, you don't just open the menu and point out an entree; rather you create your ideal pasta dish from scratch. Start by choosing from 17 sauces that include flavors like classic Bolognese and marinara for those who love the simple life. The true adventurers will indulge in the outstanding vodka cream sauce with crushed red pepper, Thai peanut ginger or mushroom mushroom -- a reduction of porcini and crimini mushrooms in white wine, cream and cheese. You also have nine flavors of pasta from which to choose, where ingredients like spinach, red peppers or curry are mixed into the noodle dough. Finally, select your favorite cut of pasta and you'll see why the restaurant is a San Diego favorite for Italian comfort food. If you prefer a traditional, predetermined menu item, the Timpano is a must-try: Layers of sausage, noodles and vegetables are baked in a tall pot and a slice is served between the reddish vodka cream sauce and the green mushroom mushroom, creating an Italian flag.