Pasta Meals

On the trail, we lunched alfresco (in the open air) eating Alfredo Pasta. Basil, creamy white sharp cheddar cheese, pasta and fresh air are a superb and matchless blend. Just pour boiling water directly into the pouch and wait eight to ten minutes.

This dish speaks elegance and fine dining. Perfectly aged sharp Cheddar cheese, sage, rosemary, and thyme combine to make a thick, rich sauce that creates a touch of luxury no matter where you find yourself.

In tribute to the America classic—Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato. Just pour boiling water directly into the pouch and wait eight to ten minutes.

A simple, scrumptious blend of Mac ’n Cheese with almost-garden-fresh peas. Just like home. Just pour boiling water directly into the pouch and wait eight to ten minutes.

Two American classics come together. Chili and macaroni and cheese combined create a pasta meal that bursts with flavor. Everyone loves chili. Everyone loves macaroni and cheese. Wondering what to whip up for that potluck dinner? Try my Chilimac. It’s a crowd pleaser. Just pour boiling water directly into the pouch and wait eight to ten minutes.

Serve this dish to both vegetable lovers and kids (and the occasional stubborn adult) who would rather not eat veggies in their diet. This is identical to my Mac ’n Cheese recipe except I’ve added tiny sweet carrots and flavorful bits of spinach. A French classic just got better with this down-home version of primavera that’s good for you. Just pour boiling water directly into the pouch and wait eight to ten minutes.

I invented this one for the “kid” in all of us. Basic, simple, creamy, and good describe this meal. Just pour boiling water directly into the pouch and wait eight to ten minutes.

One of the meals that was a regular on my mother’s dinner menu was a vegan dish that was mostly our garden tomatoes, simmered for an hour or so, along with the basil, carrots, corn, onions, and peppers we also grew. For dinner, we’d fill a bowl with noodles and top them with a ladle full of her delicious not-spaghetti-but-better! ragu sauce.

I’ve eaten more of this pasta than any other. Maybe it’s the full-bodied piquant spaghetti-like sauce that pulls me in. Maybe it’s the basil and oregano. Whatever it is, I’m hooked. Simply pour boiling water directly into the pouch and wait eight to ten minutes.

What do you get when you add the just-the-right ratio of vegetables, cheese, herbs, and spices to pasta? Pasta perfection! There’s no reason to be eating anything less than what you love on your adventure. Just pour boiling water directly into the pouch and wait eight to ten minutes.

In the mood for “south of the border?” Corn and black beans have a natural affinity for chili peppers and jalapeños. Here, I’ve partnered them with pasta for a gastronomic delight that has just the right amount of hot fiesta seasoning. Just pour boiling water directly into the pouch and wait eight to ten minutes.

Loaded with cheesy, creamy pasta and vegetables, this isn’t your standard mac 'n cheese. The flavors of all the veggies and spices deliver a delectable treat that’ll make you think you’re dining out. Just pour boiling water directly into the pouch and wait eight to ten minutes.