Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Pesto Tortellini

 2 hungry backpackers  5 min prep, 15 min cooking  138g / serving

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup (375 ml) dry tortellini (Can be found in the pasta section of most grocery stores)
  • ½ cup (125 ml) sun dried tomatoes
  • ¼ cup ( 60 ml) parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup ( 60 ml) basil pesto, in a tube
  • ¼ cup ( 60 ml) pine nuts, roasted

Equipment

  • Stove + fuel
  • Pot large enough for 2 liters (8 cups)
  • Wooden spoon to mix
  • Bowls to eat (you could always eat directly in the pot, no judgement here!)
  • Sporks or forks!

Before trip

  1. Mix in plastic bag #1: pasta, sun dried tomatoes (if they are very dried, if not, put tomatoes in bag #2)
  2. Mix in plastic bag #2: parmesan cheese, basil pesto and pine nuts

At camp

  1. Bring 3 cups (750 ml) of water to boil.
  2. Add the content of bag #1 and cook pasta until almost al dente. Drain.
  3. Add the content of bag #2.
  4. Mix well.
  5. Enjoy!
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