The following recipe for a Seasoned Trailside Spaghetti With Tuna — intended for fellow backpackers or for campers — was sent to us by Tammy D. This recipe makes two servings.
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce package of dried angel hair pasta
- 1 6-ounce retort pouch or can of tuna in oil. (Bring a key-ring can opener!)
- 8 dried tomatoes, sliced
- 4 cups of water, filtered.
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Dry Mix Making Directions — At Home
- Mix the basil, oregano, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
- Place this mixture in two thicknesses of ziplock bags.
- Store this mixture packet in a cool, dry place or in your refrigerator until just before your backpacking trip. Store the other ingredients separately.
Cooking Directions — At The TrailSIDE
- Soak the dried tomato slices in 4 cups of water for at least 10 minutes or until fully rehydrated.
- Remove the tomato slices from water and set them aside.
- Bring water to a boil.
- Break the angel hair pasta into palm-lengths and add to the boiling water.
- Cook the pasta until soft.
- Drain the water–well away from your camp if you are in bear country.
- Leave noodles in the pot and add tuna the tomato slices
- Add the contents of the cheese and spice bag.
- Stir well.
- Serve while still hot.
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