Kasha and Bowties (Kasha Varnishkas)

Kasha is actually buckwheat and is a whole grain. It is mixed with onions and egg noodles to make this very simple and traditional Western European side dish. It is a staple at our holiday table and delicious drenched in pot roast or turkey gravy.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 345 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (13.75 ounce) can chicken broth
• ¾ cup kasha (toasted buckwheat groats)
• 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie-shaped egg noodles

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil with the kasha. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Bring pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 3

Pour the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions in the oil until lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir the drained pasta and kasha into the onions, and season to taste with salt and pepper.