Campfire Pasta Marinara

Name: Campfire Pasta Marinara
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 small red onion, diced; 2 sweet bell peppers (diced, seeds + membranes removed); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian herb mix; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 14 ounce can diced tomatoes; 28 ounce jar marinara sauce (pasta sauce); 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 pound short-grain pasta (like penne, rigatoni, ziti or medium shells); 1 cup water (optional)

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
311 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Campfire Pasta Marinara

Joelle Price

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This campfire pasta marinara is a one-pot Dutch oven camping meal made with veggies, sauce, broth, and short-grain pasta.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tablespoon oil
1 small red onion, diced
2 sweet bell peppers (diced, seeds + membranes removed) Or 6 mini sweet peppers
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian herb mix
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
14 ounce can diced tomatoes (I like to use fire-roasted)
28 ounce jar marinara sauce (pasta sauce)
2 cups vegetable broth
1 pound short-grain pasta (like penne, rigatoni, ziti or medium shells) Use gluten-free pasta if necessary, such as Banza or gluten-free Barilla
1 cup water (optional) Use if needed

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Instructions

Prepare campfire: Heat coals until they are very hot, or let a campfire burn down until the wood is smoldering but without active flames.Add oil, diced onion, peppers, garlic, herbs and red pepper flakes to the Dutch oven. Set oven uncovered on coals. Cook about 3 minutes, or until the onions begin to sizzle.
Add the diced tomatoes, and cook about 1 minute, or until the liquid begins to simmer.
Add the broth and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil.
Add the pasta and stir. Make sure the pasta is covered in water, adding additional broth or water if needed.
Simmer the pasta in the broth until the pasta is tender and most of the broth is absorbed (about 15 minutes, depending on the type of pasta and how hot your campfire is). Stir the pasta often while cooking, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot often to prevent sticking.
If you hear the pasta sizzling, it's sticking to the pot. Add a little more water and stir to release any bits of pasta that stuck.
Once the pasta is tender, remove it from the heat. If the pasta seems dry, add a little more water and stir.
Serve immediately.

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Notes

Makes 4 generous servings or 6 smaller portions.
Camp stove variation: This recipe could also be prepared on a camp stove instead of on a campfire.
Nutritional information assumes penne pasta was used.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 311kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Sodium 1558mg (65%) Potassium 1007mg (29%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 3098IU (62%) Vitamin C 101mg (112%) Calcium 86mg (9%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 311 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	311kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	58g	19%
Protein	11g	22%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Sodium	1558mg	65%
Potassium	1007mg	21%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	15g	30%
Vitamin A	3098IU	62%
Vitamin C	101mg	112%
Calcium	86mg	9%
Iron	5mg	28%