Easy Backpacking Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Name: Easy Backpacking Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Camping
Ingredients: 1 single serving pre-packaged pesto pasta, dried; small handful sun-dried tomatoes; 1 spoonful pine nuts

Make this fast, calorie-dense pesto pasta on the trail when you need a quick hot lunch that uses simple grocery store staples.

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Added November 6, 2026

Source: campkitchen.ca

Easy Backpacking Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Prep: 3 min

Cook: 12 min

Serves: 1

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

•1 single serving pre-packaged pesto pasta, dried
•small handful sun-dried tomatoes
•1 spoonful pine nuts

Equipment

• small resealable container
• pot
• camp stove

Instructions

1Before heading out on your trip, portion the sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts into a small resealable container or bag.
2Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
3Once pasta is ready, add sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and protein of choice. Stir well and enjoy!

Camp tips

• For additional protein, consider adding canned tuna, canned chicken, jerky, or dried chickpeas.

Planning a trip? Open the Trip Planner — your saved favorite meals can be pulled into the generated menu.

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