Organic Food Blog

Before I began eating somewhat organically, I too was under the misconception that organic food had that oats and granola, no-seasoned tastless quality. However, as I began to pore the Internet for great recipes to help my family adjust to eating organic, I realized that not only was it all in the types of recipes I chose, but also in how I added my own unique flair to them.

For example, last night, we had one of my tried and true organic favorites: spaghetti with mushrooms, onions and marinara sauce and yes, the entire meal was organic. I got the recipe from the Eden’s Web site after trying their Kamut spaghetti noodles once. Their original recipe just calls for mushrooms and a smattering of other veggies, but since I like a heavy on the veggies-style pasta, I add way more onions, peppers and a slew of special spices and seasonings to mine. My family loves it and everyone asks for seconds. In any case, here is the recipe courtesy of the Eden Foods site:

Marinara with Mushrooms and Spaghetti

Serves 7 | Prep Time 0:15 | Cook Time 0:30

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup Eden Maitake Mushrooms
1/2 cup Eden Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms
25 ounces Eden Organic Spaghetti Sauce, 1 jar
or Eden Organic Spaghetti Sauce - No Salt
1/2 cup carrots, diced
1 cup zucchini, diced
or yellow summer squash
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons Eden Shoyu Soy Sauce, optional
14 ounces Eden Organic Kamut Spaghetti, 1 package
Eden Organic Parstley Garlic Spaghetti, Eden Organic 100% Whole Grain Spaghetti, or any Eden Organic Pasta

Directions

In separate bowls, soak the maitake and shiitake with warm water to cover for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside. Soaking water may be saved for later use in soup stock.

Heat up oil in a sauce pan, sauté garlic and onions for 2 minutes. Add shiitake, maitake, carrots and zucchini, sauté 3 minutes. Add all other ingredients, except pasta, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes over a low flame.

While the sauce is cooking, prepare the pasta according to package directions and drain when done. Serve the hot marinara over the cooked pasta.

Nutritional Info

Per serving: 340 Calories, 7g Fat (17% calories from fat), 14g Protein, 62g Carbohydrate, 13g Fiber, 0mg Cholesterol, 362mg Sodium