FETTUCCINI ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN 2P

This is the pouch for a big-mileage day when you need 40 grams of protein and do not want to think about dinner. Instant fettuccine, freeze-dried white meat chicken and roasted red bell pepper in a cheese and cream alfredo sauce, rehydrated in the pouch with a cup and a half of boiling water. It is nut-free and soy-free, carries a 10-year best-by date from Backpacker's Pantry, and at 5 ounces it pays for its weight on a winter hut trip or a Wallowas traverse.

Specs

• Servings: 2 (brand tag)
• Calories: 590, basis not stated by brand
• Protein: 40g
• Prep: add 1 1/2 cups (360mL) boiling water · stir, seal, wait 8 minutes · stir again, reseal, wait 7 more minutes
• Elevation note: directions set for 5,000 ft; rehydration time doubles every 5,000 ft of gain
• Diet: Nut-Free · Soy-Free
• Allergens: Egg · Milk · Wheat
• Weight: 5.0 oz
• Shelf life: best-by date 10 years from manufacture