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One-Pot Pesto Trail Pasta

Name: One-Pot Pesto Trail Pasta
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz dry bow-tie pasta; 3 cups water, plus more as needed; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.25 cup prepared pesto; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup baby spinach; 2 tbsp grated Parmesan

Bow ties, juicy tomatoes, and a spoonful of pesto turn one pot into a satisfying campsite dinner.

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A good meal, with a little less fuss.

Bow ties, juicy tomatoes, and a spoonful of pesto turn one pot into a satisfying campsite dinner. Set out your ingredients before you start and choose a stable, permitted cooking area.

THE CAMP-KITCHEN NOTE

Pack the pesto in a small leakproof container and keep it chilled according to its label.

Measurements use US cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and ounces. Adjust the seasoning to your taste and check ingredient labels for any dietary needs.

THE RECIPE

One-Pot Pesto Trail Pasta

25 minTotal timeOne potCooking methodServings

Ingredients

Instructions

Bring the water and salt to a boil in a medium pot on a stable camp stove. Add the pasta and stir.
Simmer for the package cooking time, stirring frequently. Add a little more water if the pot starts to dry out before the pasta is tender.
When the pasta is tender, carefully drain any large amount of extra water into a suitable container for disposal. Leave a few tablespoons in the pot.
Reduce the heat. Stir in pesto, tomatoes, and spinach for 1–2 minutes, until the spinach wilts. Remove from the heat and finish with Parmesan.

Scaling changes ingredient amounts; pan size, cooking time, and water needs may need adjustment.