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Kasha Varnishkes

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Ashkenazi
Keyword: Shabbat, side dish
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 386kcal
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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons 60 mL oil
  • 2 large onions or 4 medium chopped
  • 16 ounces 1 Lb / 454 grams uncooked bowtie (Farfalle) pasta
  • 2 cups 480 mL chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup 150 grams kasha (toasted buckwheat groats)
  • 1 large egg at room temperature and beaten lightly
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional- chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium size pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Season generously with salt and pepper and cook another 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. Remove onions to a bowl and set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • Warm up the stock and keep it simmering.
  • Beat the egg lightly and mix with the kasha so that the grains are well coated.
  • Pour kasha into the pan you just used for the onions. Cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring, to break apart any clumps.
  • Add the boiling stock, cover and simmer until the stock is absorbed and the kasha is cooked through (10-12 minutes).
  • Mix the pasta, onions, and cooked kasha together in the large pan. Use your own preferred pasta/kasha ratio. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley (optional) and serve warm.

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Notes

Variations: 
Fat: Schmaltz or butter.
Pasta: Whole wheat pasta, elbows pasta.
Stock: Chicken, beef, vegetable, or water
Vegetables: Sautéed mushrooms
Seasoning: Garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg