Easy Cheesy Salmon Pasta
Easy cheesy salmon pasta is a simple, delicious, and nutrient-dense backpacking meal. It requires minimal equipment and offers a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat for sustained energy on the trail.
nutrition info:
calories: 705, protein: 26.7 g, carbs: 82.9 g, fat: 28.7 g, sugars: 0.2 g, sodium: 343 mg
you'll need:
2 tablespoons freeze-dried Cheddar cheese (powdered)
2/3 cup pre-cooked and dehydrated pasta, gluten-free
Salt, to taste
1 tablespoon ghee
1 pouch boneless pink salmon (about 70 g/2.5 oz)
at home:
Mix heavy cream powder and cheese in a small-sized zip lock bag.
Pack the remaining ingredients separately.
on the trail:
Pour pasta into a pot; add in 1/3 cup water.
Bring to a boil and season to taste.
Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes, or until rehydrated.
Take the pot off the heat.
Stir in cheese sauce powder from the bag.
Add ghee and mix well until it melts.Top with flaked salmon and enjoy!
Note: You can make this recipe also with regular, non-dehydrated macaroni too. Just cook them in salted, boiling water according to package instructions. Drain the water off reserving about ¼ cup for sauce, then follow original recipe.
