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Backpacker\'s Pantry Organic Spinach Puttanesca - Single Serving

    Backpacker's Pantry Organic Spinach Puttanesca - Single Serving

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    Backpacker's Pantry Organic Spinach Puttanesca is a vegetarian dish that features a spicy Italian sauce and spinach over tagliatelle pasta.

    • Made with USDA-certified organic ingredients
    • Easy to prepare—just mix contents with boiling water in the pouch provided, let stand a few minutes, and serve!
    • Nutrition facts displayed here and on packaging may differ; information on packaging reflects actual contents
    • May contain traces of peanuts and/or tree nuts
    • *Discount will be applied when you check out. Offer not valid for sale-price items ending in $._3 or $._9

    Ingredients: organic semolina, organic extra virgin olive oil, organic tomato, organic cheddar cheese ((organic cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes), organic nonfat milk, organic whey, salt, disodium phosphate), organic evaporated cane juice, organic spinach, organic garlic, organic onion, salt, organic crushed red chili pepper, organic bell pepper, organic oregano, organic basil, organic black pepper. Allergens: milk, gluten, wheat

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    Backpacker's Pantry Organic Spinach Puttanesca - Single Serving Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Backpacking
    1 package
    1 serving(s)
    470
    70
    8 grams
    3 grams
    0
    10 milligrams
    1,050 milligrams
    85 grams
    7 grams
    12 grams
    17 grams
    Yes
    None
    Yes
    No
    4.6 ounces
    Serving size
    Servings per container
    Calories per serving
    Calories from fat
    Total fat
    Saturated fat
    Trans fat
    Cholesterol
    Sodium
    Carbohydrates
    Dietary fiber
    Sugars
    Protein
    Vegetarian
    Meat
    Organic
    Gluten free
    Net weight

    Backpacker's Pantry Organic Spinach Puttanesca - Single Serving Customer Reviews

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    Backpacker's Pantry Organic Spinach Puttanesca - Single Serving
     
    3.6

    (based on 9 reviews)

    67%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Easy to prepare (7)
    • Lightweight (6)
    • Flavorful (5)
    • Nutritious (5)

    Cons

    • Lacks flavor (3)

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (6)
    • Car camping (3)
    • Extended trips (3)
    • Weekend trips (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (4), Casual/ recreational (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (4)

    Reviewed by 9 customers

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    Jul

    4

    2011

     
    1.0

    Absolutely NASTY!

    By Rockies Girl

    from Denver, CO

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    See all my reviews

    Site Member

    Pros

      Cons

      • Bad aftertaste
      • Bitter
      • Lacks Flavor
      • Nauseating
      • Not enough salt

      Best Uses

        Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Organic Spinach Puttanesca - Single Serving:

        My girlfriend and I went backpacking for 3 days and took 2 Backpackers Pantry meals. So far I had only had good experiences with their products, but this one was absolutely NASTY! If I could give it ZERO stars I would, but the website makes me give it one.

        It smelled kind of bad coming out of the bag. It had almost no flavor, except for bitterness and a bit of spiciness, and it lacked salt. We were starving from hiking 9 miles, 2000 ft elev. gain with packs, so we doctored it up with a bit of salty spice mix I had brought along. It didn't help much. When I got out my second serving, still hungry, I almost couldn't eat it anymore, I thought I was going to puke. I even asked my girlfriend "do I have to eat this?" and she said we would have to pack it out if we didn't. So I forced myself to eat it to lighten my load. We both just thought it was gross. Even after having tea and brushing our teeth, we still had a bad aftertaste.

        For two really tired, hungry backpackers who would eat pretty much anything and think it was gourmet to say this was horrible food, it really must be unbelievably bad. We were happy we got the bad meal out of the way on the first night and decided Ramen would have been about 20 times better. The second night we had their Biscuits and Gravy, which were really good.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        Feb

        12

        2011

         
        4.0

        Great stuff

        By Wannaboutdoors

        from Buffalo, NY

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Flavorful

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Organic Spinach Puttanesca - Single Serving:

            I'm not sure why the bad press on this, but I tried it for the first time when hunger outweighed taste buds, and quickly the taste buds were satisfied as well. It's not quite a Puttanesca, but the flavor was good and I'd definitely take it again.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Nov

            5

            2010

             
            4.0

            Very tasty, easy to prepare.

            By linetracer

            from Selma, NC

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Easy To Prepare
            • Flavorful
            • Lightweight
            • Nutritious
            • Quick Cook Time

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • As a Snack
              • Backpacking
              • Car Camping
              • Extended Trips
              • Quick Boost
              • Weekend Trips

              Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Organic Spinach Puttanesca - Single Serving:

              This was my first dried meal by this company. Putanesca is my favorite preparation, so I chose this particular meal. It couldn't have been easier to fix. Tasted great. I agree with other reviews this pkg needs capers and olives, (not quite putanesca without) but that may be a supply problem regarding organic versions of those items. I ate right out of the pkg so the trash was minimal, even less than my usual Company selection. I was pleased with the Company and this specific meal. Will do again.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Sep

              29

              2010

               
              5.0

              Delish!

              By niklopez98

              from Seattle, Wa

              About Me Avid Adventurer

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              Pros

              • Easy To Prepare
              • Flavorful
              • Lightweight
              • Nutritious
              • Organic

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Car Camping
                • Extended Trips
                • High Elevation
                • Weekend Trips

                Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Organic Spinach Puttanesca - Single Serving:

                It is a great dinner, good carbs for those long hikes!It tastes great and has a nice spicy kick to it. I've bought this for several trips now, most recently for my summit on Mt. Adams. Very flavorful and should leave you with just enough room for desert.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                Images shared by niklopez98

                Dinner at "The Lunch Counter" on Mt. Adams

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                Mar

                27

                2010

                 
                5.0

                LOVE this

                By onegoodlas

                from Franklin, TN

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

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                Pros

                • Easy To Prepare
                • Flavorful
                • Lightweight
                • Nutritious
                • Plenty of spice
                • Quick Cook Time

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Car Camping
                  • Extended Trips
                  • Lunch
                  • Weekend Trips

                  Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Organic Spinach Puttanesca - Single Serving:

                  I'm not certain why this particular meal has gotten such bad reviews, but, an a meat eater that goes for more vegitarian fair and as a "foodie", this really is delicous! One reviewer commented the sauce should have capers, olives, etc., but, as you may expect from a dry meal, they usually do not include everything. It is filling and has a decent protein count. You could even have this with a glass of wine and meat on top and it would serve as a gormet-style meal...

                  • Gift:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  Nov

                  8

                  2009

                   
                  5.0

                  Wonderful

                  By Sig in Arkansas

                  from Little Rock, AR

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                  Pros

                  • Easy To Prepare
                  • Flavorful
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Backpacking

                    Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Organic Spinach Puttanesca - Single Serving:

                    Very very good, this is definitely one I'll be packing again in the future.

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    Sep

                    5

                    2009

                    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    1.0

                    EW!

                    By *book_worm*

                    from Douglas, MA

                    About Me Avid Adventurer

                    See all my reviews

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Prepare
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                    • Lacks Flavor
                    • Long Cook Time
                    • Unhealthy
                    • Wicked spicy

                    Best Uses

                    • I won't use it

                    Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Organic Spinach Puttanesca - Single Serving:

                    When I first used this nasty product I was hiking on the Long Trail and I had a pretty strenuous trek that day. I got to my camp spot for the night and was very excited to try a ready-made meal for the first time. But I was very disappointed. Once I got it cooked, as soon as I opened the bag it smelled like vomit. Then once I tried the food, it made me want to vomit! It was both spicy(IN A WAY THAT'S TOO OVER THE TOP) and plain out yucky! Never again will I try a pre made meal.

                    • Gift:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                    Aug

                    1

                    2009

                     
                    3.0

                    Good, but not really puttanesca

                    By TRS

                    from San Mateo, Ca

                    About Me Casual Adventurer

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                    Pros

                    • Easy To Prepare
                    • Lightweight
                    • Nutritious
                    • Spicy-Hot

                    Cons

                    • Lacks Flavor

                    Best Uses

                    • Backpacking

                    Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Organic Spinach Puttanesca - Single Serving:

                    This was very spicy, and while I like spicy foods, Puttanesca sauce should have the following: olives, capers, and red pepper flakes. This dish tasted like it was just pasta, tomato sauce, and red pepper flakes. You could see the spinach, but there wasn't too much and th e hotness overwhelmed the spinach flavor and I couldn't taste any olive (green or black) and zero caper taste...

                    • Gift:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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                    Apr

                    15

                    2009

                     
                    4.0

                    Yummy!

                    By trailrunner74

                    from Utah

                    About Me Outdoor Professional

                    See all my reviews

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                    Pros

                    • Easy To Prepare
                    • Nutritious

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Backpacking

                      Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Organic Spinach Puttanesca - Single Serving:

                      If you like really spicy flavors, this definately has that! I was suprised how good it was even though the spinache flavor was a bit weak. A hearty 1 serving portion! Will get this flavor again!

                      • Gift:
                      • No

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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