Pasta Connection Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Pasta Connection, where Italian tradition meets Argentine flair in a charming Costa Mesa setting. Situated at 1969 Harbor Blvd, this eatery has quickly become a local favorite, celebrated for its generous portions and fresh ingredients.
The menu is a delightful fusion, focusing primarily on authentic Italian dishes while also introducing tantalizing Argentine options. Customers rave about the handmade pastas, like the Taglierini Alla Puttanesca, boasting robust flavors that will captivate your palate. Another highlight is the delightful empanadas, with options ranging from classic beef to inventive corn turnovers, all enveloped in a flaky pastry that melts in your mouth.
With an atmosphere that radiates warmth and a staff dedicated to an exceptional dining experience, Pasta Connection is a must-visit for anyone seeking delicious cuisine and a cozy ambiance.
Flame Grilled Burgers
Chili Size
Juicy hamburger patty smothered with freshly made chili beans, topped with American cheese.
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, swiss cheese, fresh lettuce, and tomatoes.
Bacon & Avocado Cheeseburger
Crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, and fresh mushrooms.
Classic Cheeseburger
Choice of American, jack, cheddar, swiss, or mozzarella cheese served with crisp lettuce and fresh tomato.
Spinach Omelette
Spinach, onions, and sweet red peppers.
Rockefeller Omelette
Spinach and bacon topped with hollandaise sauce.
Chicken Omelette
Bell peppers, onions and mozzarella cheese.
Denver Omelette
A blending of diced ham, bell peppers, onions.
Mushrooms & Swiss Omelette
California Omelette
Bacon, mushroom, bell peppers, onions, and cheese.
Chilli Bean & Cheese Omelette
Zesty chili and beans with American cheese.
Shrimp & Cheese Omelette
A blending of shrimp, bacon, onions, bell peppers, and fresh tomatoes topped with your choice of cheese or hollandaise sauce.
Bacon & Cheese Omelette
Hangover Omelette
Ortega chili peppers, jack, and cheddar cheese topped with American cheese and Mexican salsa on the side.
Ham & Cheese Omelette
Diced ham and American cheese chilli beans and cheese.
Hobo Omelette
A combination of ham, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and fresh tomatoes with Mexican salsa on the side.
Avocado Omelette
Bacon, cheddar cheese, and avocado.
Italian Omelette
Freshly made Italian sausage, marinara sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.
Meat Lovers Omelette
A blend of bacon, pork sausage, ham, onions, bell peppers, jack and cheddar cheese and Mexican salsa
Omelettes
Breakfast- Eggs and ......
Country Breakfast
Two eggs, two sausage patties, biscuit, and gravy.
Italian Sausage & Eggs
Freshly made Italian sausage.
Classic Eggs Benedict
A toasted English muffin stacked with ham and two poached eggs with our rich hollandaise sauce.
Two Eggs, Any Style
Hamburger Patty & Eggs
Sausage & Eggs
Italian Sausage & Eggs Mix
Diced Italian sausage and eggs.
Huevos Rancheros
Two tortillas, two eggs topped with freshly made Mexican salsa and sour cream.
Eye Opener & Egg
Corned beef hash.
Chorizo & Eggs
Mexican-style chorizo and eggs mix.
Florentine Scramble
A mixture of spinach, bacon, onions, bell peppers, and fresh tomatoes with melted swiss cheese.
Ham & Eggs
Breakfast Burrito
Includes two eggs scrambled served with one choice of: ham, bacon, sausage, or chorizo. Plus, choose Home Fries or Hashbrowns then choose inside burrito or potatoes on side
Bacon & Eggs
Ham & Eggs Mix
Milanesa
Breaded tender beef.
Steak & Eggs
Tender and delicious, cooked just the way you like it.
Zucchini & Eggs Mix
Diced zucchini, onions and bell peppers.
Veggie & Eggs Mix
Mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and fresh tomatoes.
#49 Milanesa A Caballo (Beef)
Breaded tender beef served with two eggs and French fries.
Asado De Tiras
Grilled tasty short rib steaks, sliced Argentinean-style. Includes one side dish.
#52 Parillada Guacha (Grilled BBQ-Asado)
Beef ribs, argentine-style sausage, a blood sausage and sweet bread. Includes one side dish.
#51 Milanesa Parmigiana Alla Napolitana
Breaded tender beef, with ham, marinara sauce, and topped with mozzarella cheese. Includes one side dish.
Bife De Chorizo (New York Steak)
Includes one side dish.
Parrillada Buenos Aires
Beef rib, chicken breast, skirt steak, includes one side dish.
#50 Milanesa Parmigiana
Breaded tender beef, marinara sauce topped with mozzarella cheese, includes one side dish.
#55 Entrana (Pampa Skirt Steak)
Gaucho steak cooked to perfection.
Carne (Steak or Beef)
Agnelotti - Hand made and freshly made Pasta
#37 Sorrentino
Round pasta filled with ricotta cheese, parsley, and alfredo sauce.
#36 Romano
Round pasta filled with savory beef, sauteed with fresh mushrooms, Parmesan cheese and marinara sauce.
Cheese Pizza
Choice of small and medium for an additional charges.
Four Toppings Pizza
Choice of small and medium for an additional charges.
Three Toppings Pizza
Choice of small and medium for an additional charges.
Two Toppings Pizza
Choice of small and medium for an additional charges.
One Topping Pizza
Choice of small and medium for an additional charges.
Pizze (Pizzas)
Pizze Della Casa (House Pizzas)
Chicken Alfredo Pizza
20 minutes. Pizza topped with chicken, Italian cheese, green onions, and alfredo sauce.
Meat Lovers Pizza
Italian sausage, meatballs, pepperoni, and ham.
Vegetarian Pizza
Artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese, onions, bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, and fresh basil.
Argentinean Pizza
Roasted red peppers, ham, mozzarella cheese, and green olives.
Fugaza
Fresh mozzarella and seasoned onions.
Fugazetta
One hour preparation time. An Argentine favorite with fresh mozzarella, ham, onions piled high with our house seasoning.
Chicken Salad
Marinated chicken breast grilled to perfection, with green beans, roasted red peppers, and tomatoes. Tossed with mixed greens and Italian dressing.
Tuna Salad (White)
Fresh garden lettuce, tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, hard-broiled egg, garbanzos, green beans, butter beans, and sweet red peppers.
#5 Di Cena (Small Salad)
Tossed green salad, tomatoes, and carrots, with your choice of: creamy Italian, ranch, Thousand island, or blue cheese.
#1 Antipasto De La Casa
Fresh garden lettuce, tomatoes, olives, salami, mortadella, provolone, pepperoncini, green beans, butter beans, and garbanzos with special house dressing.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken over romaine in a creamy caesar dressing topped with Parmesan cheese and croutons.
#4 Chef's Salad
Fresh garden lettuce, tomatoes, olives, salami, mortadella, provolone, pepperoncini, sliced hard-broiled egg, green beans, and garbanzos with special house dressing.
Insalate (Salads)
Beverages
Ice Tea 16 Oz.
Diet Coke 16 Oz.
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Coke 16 Oz.
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Sprite 16 Oz.
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Coffee 16 Oz.
Decaf 16 Oz.
Cranberry Juice
Pink Lemonade 16 Oz.
Apple Juice 16 Oz.
Orange Juice 16 Oz.
Pink Grapefruit 16 Oz.
Decaf Coffee 16 Oz.
Bottled Water 1 Liter
Chocolate Milk 16 Oz.
Perrier 1 Liter
Cranberry Juice 16 Oz.
Milk 16oz
Pink Grapefruit Juice 16 Oz.
Pelgrino 1 Liter
Strawberry Pancakes
Three buttermilk pancakes topped with fresh strawberries and fresh whipped cream served with butter and warm syrup.
Strawberry & Banana Pancakes
Three buttermilk pancakes topped with fresh strawberries, banana slices and fresh whipped cream.
Short Stack
Three light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with butter and warm syrup.
Banana Pancakes
Three buttermilk pancakes topped with fresh banana slices and fresh whipped cream served with butter and warm syrup.
Pancakes
Ravioli- Argentine style raviolis made fresh
#26 Burro E Formaggio
Stuffed with ricotta, sauteed in butter and Parmesan cheese.
#24 Sugo Di Carne
Stuffed with beef and topped with savory bolognese sauce.
#28 Spinach Ravioli
Stuffed with spinach cooked to perfection and covered in alfredo sauce, followed by a light topping of marinara.
#27 Pesto Y Tuco
Contains walnuts. Stuffed with ricotta cheese, simmered in marinara, and pesto sauce.
#25 Sugo Di Pomodoro
Stuffed with ricotta cheese, topped with marinara sauce.
#60 Chicken Marsala
Boneless chicken breast with garlic, fresh mushrooms, sauteed in marsala wine. Includes one side dish.
#61 Chicken Cacciatore
Chunks of chicken with mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and marinara sauce. Includes one side dish.
Grilled Chicken
Boneless chicken breast seasoned with garlic, lemon, and our special house blend. Includes one side dish.
#49 Milanesa De Pollo A Caballo
Breaded tender chicken breast served with two fried eggs and French fries.
#62 Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast baked in marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese. Includes one side dish.
Pollo (Chicken)
Waffles
Strawberry Waffle
A crisp waffle with fresh strawberries, fresh whipped cream, butter, and warm syrup.
Waffle
A crisp waffle served with fresh whipped cream, butter, and warm syrup.
Strawberry & Banana Waffle
A crispy waffle with fresh strawberries, banana slices, and fresh whipped cream, served with butter and warm syrup.
Argentinean Waffle
A crisp waffle with banana slices, dulce de leche, fresh whipped cream, butter, and warm syrup.
#13 Alla Fantasia
A combination of egg and spinach fettuccine with alfredo sauce prepared with our freshly made Italian sausage and green peas.
#12 Al Sugo Di Pomodoro
Spinach fettuccine with a light marinara sauce.
#11 Paglia E Fieno
Combination of egg and spinach fettuccine with alfredo sauce, prepared with sliced mushrooms and our freshly made Italian sausage.
San Remo
A combination of egg and spinach fettuccine with alfredo sauce prepared with ham and green peas.
#10 Fettuccine Alfredo
Spinach or egg fettuccine with alfredo sauce topped with Parmesan cheese.
#14 Al Pesto
Contains walnuts. Egg or spinach fettuccine with our delicious pesto sauce.
Fettuccine - Freshly Made Pasta
Cannelloni -
#23 Manicotti Napoletano
20 minutes. Filled with ricotta cheese and baked with a white and marinara sauce.
#22 Della Nonna
20 minutes. Tubular noodles stuffed with spinach and baked with white sauce and ricotta cheese.
#21 Di Carne
20 minutes. Tubular noodles with meat, ricotta, onions, and Parmesan cheese baked with white and bolognese sauce.
#17 Tutto-Mare
Linguine with clams, shrimps, squid, sole fish, and marinara sauce, simmered with chardonnay wine.
#15 Al Sugo Divongole Rosso
Linguine tossed to perfection in red clam sauce, simmered in chardonnay wine.
#16 Al Sugo Divongole Bianco
Linguine tossed to perfection in white clam sauce, simmered in chardonnay wine.
Salmon
8 oz. fillet seasoned with garlic, lemon, and our special house blend served with your choice of linguine aglio e olio or sauteed vegetables.
Paella-Risotto Alfruto Di Mare
Spanish rice in red clam sauce with green mussels, shrimp, fish, calamari, chicken, peas all simmered with chardonnay wine.
Cazuela De Mariscos (Seafood Soup)
Rich flavors of seafood blend of clams, shrimp, fish, calamari, green mussels simmered in a tomato broth.
Pesce (Seafood)
Especialidades Argentinas (Argentine Specialties)
#39 Polenta
Corn meal served with Argentinean-style sausage and meat sauce.
#59 Gnocchi (Only Available On The 29th Of The Month)
PLEASE READ!!!!!! We only make gnocchi on the 29th of the month. They are made fresh and its a Pasta Connection as well as a Argentine/Italian Tradition to only eat on the 29th of the month.
#57 Sandwich De Milanesa
Breaded tender beef or chicken with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato.
Ultimate Chicken Sandwich
Char-broiled chicken breast with bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo served on a bun. Served with your choice of French fires, sweet potato fries, onion rings, fresh fruits or our soup of the day.
#57 Sandwich De Milanesa Especial
Breaded tender beef or chicken, with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, ham, and melted mozzarella.
Sandwich De Entrana (Pampa Skirt Steak)
With mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato.
Sandwich De Entrana Especial
Pampa skirt steak with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, ham, and melted mozzarella.
#56 Sandwich De Prosciutto
Thinly sliced prosciutto with butter lettuce and tomato.
Pastrami Sandwich
Sliced pastrami, mustard topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
#54 Sandwich De Matambre
Freshly made rolled flank steak stuffed with red peppers, eggs, and herbs with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato.
Meatball Sandwich
Meatballs with meat sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.
Sandwich De Chorizo
Argentinean-style sausage with marinara sauce or chimichurri.
Sandwiches
Taglierini-
#18 Con Salsiccia
Sliced Argentinian-style sausage, green bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, sauteed in olive oil and our marinara sauce.
#20 Alla Puttanesca
Fresh garlic, black olives, capers, fresh mushrooms, a touch of chili pepper all sauteed with olive oil.
#38 Tetrazzini
Pasta with chopped chicken, fresh mushrooms, and a combination of white alfredo sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, all baked to perfection.
#19 Alla Mamma Mia
Mixed with artichoke hearts and Parmesan cheese sauteed in butter sauce.
#31 Eggplant Parmigiana
15 minutes. Fried eggplant baked with white sauce and marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese.
#30 Lasagna Verde
Vegetarian, 20 minutes. Layers of pasta, spinach, vegetables, ricotta, white cream sauce, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
#29 Lasagna Di Carne
20 minutes. Layers of pasta, beef, ricotta, Romano cheese, white sauce, topped with marinara sauce.
Lasagna -
Additional Sides - Breakfast
Home Fries
Side Of Sausage
Hashbrowns
Bowl Of Oatmeal
Side Of Bacon
Avocado Side
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Toast
Biscuit & Gravy
#6 Stracciatella Alla Florentina
Spinach, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, egg noodles and poached egg.
#9 Pasta E Fagioli
Contains walnuts. Chicken broth with noodles and lime beans in a combination of pesto and marinara sauce.
#8 Di Cappelletti Al Brodo
Chicken broth with handmade tortellini filled with seasoned beef.
#7 Minestrone D' Asti
Fresh garden Vegetable Soup
Zuppe (Soups)
Breakfast Sandwiches
Original Grilled Cheese
Monday-Thursday (7:00 am-1:30 pm) Friday-Sunday (6:00 am-1:30 pm). Grilled on white bread with American cheese. Served with your choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, fresh fruits or our soup of the day.
Tuna Sandwich
Monday-Thursday (7:00 am-1:30 pm) Friday-Sunday (6:00 am-1:30 pm). Freshly made tuna with crispy lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo served on sourdough bread. Served with your choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, fresh fruits or our soup of the day.
Patty Melt
Monday-Thursday (7:00 am-1:30 pm) Friday-Sunday (6:00 am-1:30 pm). Char-broiled beef, melted American cheese on grilled rye bread (onions on request). Served with your choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, fresh fruits or our soup of the day.
Ultimate Chicken Sandwich
Monday-Thursday (7:00 am-1:30 pm) Friday-Sunday (6:00 am-1:30 pm). Char-broiled chicken breast with bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo served on a bun. Served with your choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, fresh fruits or our soup of the day.
Classic BLT
Monday-Thursday (7:00 am-1:30 pm) Friday-Sunday (6:00 am-1:30 pm). Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato on toasted sourdough. Served with your choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, fresh fruits or our soup of the day.
Tuna Melt
Monday-Thursday (7:00 am-1:30 pm) Friday-Sunday (6:00 am-1:30 pm). Freshly made tuna, melted American cheese, tomato slices grilled on sourdough bread. Served with your choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, fresh fruits or our soup of the day.
Grilled Ham, Cheese, Tomato Sandwich
Monday-Thursday (7:00 am-1:30 pm) Friday-Sunday (6:00 am-1:30 pm). Delicious ham, melted American cheese, sliced tomatoes on grilled sourdough bread. Served with your choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, fresh fruits or our soup of the day.
Ham & Eggs Sandwich
Monday-Thursday (7:00 am-1:30 pm) Friday-Sunday (6:00 am-1:30 pm). Served on sourdough bread. Served with your choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, fresh fruits or our soup of the day.
Turkey Melt
Monday-Thursday (7:00 am-1:30 pm) Friday-Sunday (6:00 am-1:30 pm). Thinly sliced turkey, melted Swiss cheese, crisp bacon, and fresh tomatoes on grilled sourdough bread. Served with your choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, fresh fruits or our soup of the day.
Turkey & Swiss Sandwich
Monday-Thursday (7:00 am-1:30 pm) Friday-Sunday (6:00 am-1:30 pm). Thinly sliced turkey served with crispy lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and mayo on rye bread. Served with your choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, fresh fruits or our soup of the day.
Club Sandwich
Monday-Thursday (7:00 am-1:30 pm) Friday-Sunday (6:00 am-1:30 pm). Thinly sliced turkey breast served with crispy bacon, lettuce, fresh tomato slices, and mayo on toasted sourdough bread. Served with your choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, fresh fruits or our soup of the day.
Side Of Meatballs
Meatballs topped with marinara sauce.
Sauteed Vegetables
Sauteed seasonal vegetables.
Morcilla
Pork, blood sausage.
Chorizo Argentino
Freshly made Argentinean style sausage with marinara sauce.
Additional Sides
Dolce (Dessert)
Alfajor
Argentine cookie covered in dark chocolate filled with dulce de leche
Cheesecake
Creamy and rich cheesecake served with chocolate syrup.
Spumoni Ice Cream
Canoli
Tiramisu
Freshly made lady fingers, dipped in espresso, layered in mascarpone cheese and topped with chocolate.
Flan
Freshly made custard topped with whipped cream and ducle de leche
Panqueques De Dulce De Leche
Two crepes filled with warm and delicious dulce de leche
Pasta Frola
Freshly made Argentine style pie filled with dulce de membrillo
Pastelito Della Nonna
Warm and delicious pastry filled with membrillo topped with vanilla ice cream
Strawberry & Banana French Toast
Four French toast triangles topped with fresh strawberries, banana slices, and fresh whipped cream, served with butter and warm syrup.
Deluxe French Toast
Four French toast triangles.
Banana French Toast
Four French toast triangles topped with bananas and fresh whipped cream.
Strawberry French Toast
Four French toast triangles topped with fresh strawberries and fresh whipped cream.
French Toast
Two French toast triangles.
French Toast
Antipasti (Appetizers)
Provoleta Alla Provencial
Provolone cheese melted with a sliced tomato and our special seasonings.
Calamari Fritti
Calamari lightly breaded and fried, served with marinara and lemon.
Empanada
Choose from beef, ham, and cheese, spinach, eggplant, corn or chicken turnover.
Garlic Bread
French bread, sliced, and spread with garlic and butter, then baked in the oven.
Mozzarella Marinara
Crispy breaded mozzarella in marinara sauce.
Picada Criolla
A combination of salami, mortadella, prosciutto, matambre, pepperoncini, olives, provolone, mozzarella.
#33 Marinara
With our flavorful tomato sauce.
#34 Aglio E Olio
With fresh garlic and olive oil.
#32 Bolognese
With our delicious freshly made meat sauce.
Spaghetti - Freshly Made Pasta
Tortellini - Hand made and freshly made Pasta
#35 Creamy Pesto Tortellini
Contain walnuts. Round pasta filled with meat, combined with a white cream sauce and a velvety pesto sauce.
#35 Tortellini Della Casa
Round pasta filled with flavorful beef, combined with the perfect blend of our delicious pink sauce.
#35 Pasta Connection Speciale
Round pasta filled with savory beef, cooked to perfection and covered with alfredo sauce followed by a light topping of meat sauce.