Kasha Varnishkes

Name: Kasha Varnishkes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta; 2 large onions, chopped; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 cup roasted whole grain buckwheat groats (kasha); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 cups chicken broth, heated; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; Minced fresh parsley

This is one of the great Jewish comfort foods. It’s easy to put together, and leftovers make a surprisingly delicious breakfast. Find kasha with other grains or in the kosher foods section. —Joanne Weintraub, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 large onions, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup roasted whole grain buckwheat groats (kasha)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups chicken broth, heated
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, saute onions and mushrooms in oil in a large skillet until lightly browned, about 9 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
Combine buckwheat groats and egg in a small bowl; add to the same skillet. Cook and stir over high heat for 2-4 minutes or until buckwheat is browned, separating grains with the back of a spoon. Add the hot broth, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil; add onion mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Drain pasta; add to pan and heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 270 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.

Originally published as Kasha Varnishkes in Simple & Delicious December/January 2013

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smeisner

Jun 15, 2018

Just like I remember! It took a bit longer than recommended for the kasha to soften and if four cups of bow-tie pasta is one pound, that was too much.