sarbar
05-11-2010, 13:51
This recipe is vegan friendly - just use vegan cheese instead.
Pesto Tomato Pasta
Ingredients
* 4 oz uncooked pasta
* 1⁄4 c diced sun dried tomatoes
* 1 t dried basil
* 1⁄2 t diced dried garlic
* 1⁄4 t ground black pepper
* 1 T extra virgin olive oil (1 packet)
* 2 T shelf stable Parmesan cheese
* 1 1⁄2 c water
Instructions
At home:
Pack the dry ingredients, except for cheese, in a sandwich bag. Pack the cheese in a small bag and tuck it and the oil in with the bag.
In camp:
Bring water and oil to a boil in your pot. Add in the pasta bag contents for time on pasta package. Lower the heat to maintain a gentle boil (medium or lower flame). When done, take off the stove, cover and let sit for a couple minutes more. Stir in the cheese.
Notes
Pick a small shape of pasta with a 7 minute or less cooking time to conserve fuel use.
Nutritional stats:
671 Calories / 20 grams Fat / 293 mg. Sodium / 6 grams Fiber / 17 grams Protein
Weight (dry):
6 ounces.
Season to taste, those who like salt may wish to add it or more cheese. This is an excellent choice for those following a low sodium diet. The recipe makes a smaller dish, those with large appetites may want to consider doubling it.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a308/NWHikergirl/Food%20photos/sundriedtomatopestopasta2.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a308/NWHikergirl/Food%20photos/sundriedtomatopestopasta.jpg
~Photo taken by a reader of our website, Eric P.
Pesto Tomato Pasta
Ingredients
* 4 oz uncooked pasta
* 1⁄4 c diced sun dried tomatoes
* 1 t dried basil
* 1⁄2 t diced dried garlic
* 1⁄4 t ground black pepper
* 1 T extra virgin olive oil (1 packet)
* 2 T shelf stable Parmesan cheese
* 1 1⁄2 c water
Instructions
At home:
Pack the dry ingredients, except for cheese, in a sandwich bag. Pack the cheese in a small bag and tuck it and the oil in with the bag.
In camp:
Bring water and oil to a boil in your pot. Add in the pasta bag contents for time on pasta package. Lower the heat to maintain a gentle boil (medium or lower flame). When done, take off the stove, cover and let sit for a couple minutes more. Stir in the cheese.
Notes
Pick a small shape of pasta with a 7 minute or less cooking time to conserve fuel use.
Nutritional stats:
671 Calories / 20 grams Fat / 293 mg. Sodium / 6 grams Fiber / 17 grams Protein
Weight (dry):
6 ounces.
Season to taste, those who like salt may wish to add it or more cheese. This is an excellent choice for those following a low sodium diet. The recipe makes a smaller dish, those with large appetites may want to consider doubling it.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a308/NWHikergirl/Food%20photos/sundriedtomatopestopasta2.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a308/NWHikergirl/Food%20photos/sundriedtomatopestopasta.jpg
~Photo taken by a reader of our website, Eric P.