Trailhead Pesto Tuna Penne

Glossy penne pasta with visible flakes of tuna and sun-dried tomato, tossed in bright green pesto, steaming in an enamel camp mug on a sunlit log.

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Protein-packed tuna, sun-dried tomatoes, and penne pasta tossed in zesty pesto—an ideal van-life or backpacking lunch that’s quick, filling, and easy to assemble on a camp stove.

Servings servings

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Equipment

Small pot
Spoon

Ingredients

4 ounces penne pasta
2 cans tuna drained
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
2 tablespoons pesto
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In pot, bring water to a boil. Add pasta and cook 10–12 minutes until tender. Drain if excess water remains.
Stir in tuna, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, and pepper. Heat 1–2 minutes, stirring, until warmed through.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep tuna pouches for lightweight packing. Sun-dried tomatoes and shelf-stable pesto add big flavor with low weight—great for backpacking or quick van-life cooking.

Calories: 1176kcal

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: one-pot, pasta, propane stove, quick meal, tuna

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