Kasha varnishkes

Ingredients

• •1 cup buckwheat groats
• •1 egg, beaten
• •8 oz bow-tie pasta
• •2 large onions, sliced
• •8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• •3 tbsp vegetable oil
• •2 cups vegetable stock or water
• •1 tsp kosher salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Toss the buckwheat groats with the beaten egg until lightly coated.

2. 2

   Cook the coated groats in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring, until the grains separate and smell nutty.

3. 3

   Bring the stock or water to a simmer, add the toasted groats, cover, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, boil the bow-tie pasta until just tender and drain.

5. 5

   In a large skillet, cook the onions in oil until deeply golden, then add the mushrooms and sauté until softened.

6. 6

   Combine the cooked kasha, pasta, onions, and mushrooms in the skillet and season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Cook together for 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors meld, then serve warm.