Organic Mini Shells in Creamy Bacon Chipotle Sauce

When we started our little garden here, we decided it would be organic. No chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Compost that we make ourselves will be the only fertilizer that the plants get. It's a matter of paying attention to what we put in our bodies. I don't think it's about throwing everything out of the fridge, freezer and pantry and replacing everything with organic products. Better choices in what we eat is our goal for now.

Through some online research, we ran in to Eden Organic Pasta Company. The first thing that stood out about the company is that they are located in Detroit, MI. The big corporations have been long gone, but since buying the this factory in 1982 from the Schmidt Noodle Company, they remained standing and thriving, providing jobs where it is most needed. The company's motto is "people who care" and it seems fitting.

We contacted EOPC and they sent us some samples and this is what we came up with. I have to be honest that I initially had planned on making a lighter healthy salad with the pasta but this time, bacon came calling, hence a slightly richer dish. I made sure to load up on the vegetables so it wasn't all bad. I used to not be a huge fan of whole grain anything but the past few years, we as a family, have acquired the taste for it. More important than the taste though is that whole grain means more heart healthy fiber.

Organic Mini Shells in Creamy Bacon Chipotle Sause

Organic Mini Shells in Creamy Bacon Chipotle Sauce

1 cup cooked EOPC Small Vegetables Shells
2 ounces bacon
1/2 cup cooked frozen peas
1/2 cup whole kernel corn
1 clove garlic sliced
1/2 small onion diced
1 tsp chipotle sauce (adjust according to desired spiciness)
2 tbsp Mexican crema or sour cream
1 tbsp rough chopped fresh basil
few tbsp of reserved pasta cooking liquid

Procedure

-cook pasta according to directions on box. (make sure to always salt the water when cooking pasta)
-saute the bacon but not to crispy
-then add the garlic and onions and saute until fragrant
-then add the peas and corn and saute for another minute
-turn the fire down to medium high then add the crema and chipotle
-use the pasta water to thin out the sauce a bit. a few tablespoons of the liquid should do
-toss the basil and give it a quick stir
-shave a bit of Pecorino Romano for a nice saltiness and serve immediately

Enjoy!