One-Pot Camping Pasta
If you're looking for a simple, yet crowd-pleasing family camping meal that will truly impress, a one-pot camping pasta is the way to go.
Ingredients
- 1 lb short pasta penne or rotini
- 1 lb pre-cooked sausage ground beef, or shredded chicken
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (with liquid)
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup spinach optional
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups water or broth
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over your camp stove or campfire.
- If using pre-cooked protein, skip to step 3. If using uncooked ground beef or sausage, cook the meat until browned.
- Add chopped zucchini and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Pour in the pasta, diced tomatoes (with liquid), and water or broth. Stir to combine.
- Season with garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in the spinach (if using) and shredded cheese. Remove from heat.
- Serve hot and enjoy!