KASHA AND BOWTIES (KASHA VARNISHKAS)

Kasha and Bowties (Kasha Varnishkas) image

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.

Provided by Lobbylady

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 48.7 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 331.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g