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Kasha with Bow Tie Pasta (Kasha Varnishkes)

January 8, 2014 by Dianna

This delicious recipe is one introduced to me by my friend, Felissa, at a holiday pot luck. This is a traditional dish that she makes for Jewish holidays.

Since being introduced to it, it is a traditional dish that I make whenever I desire a tasty pasta dish with a bit more depth. This simple combination of kasha, pasta, onions and mushrooms creates a main dish that will fill you up and leave you feeling quite satisfied.

Note: In this post, I’ve used the more common name of bow tie pasta, however, you may also see the Yiddish name, kasha varnishkes.

oyveyaday.com ~ Kasha Varnishkes, Kasha and Bow Tie Pasta

What is kasha?

The kasha to which I am referring is just buckwheat groats… but kasha sounds so much tastier than groats, doesn’t it?

Buckwheat kasha is gluten-free, so with gluten-free pasta, you can easily make a gluten-free version of this scrumptious dish.

In Slavic Europe, kasha can also mean porridge, and can refer to any number of grains, including buckwheat, rye, millet, wheat, barley, etc. When shopping for this recipe, be sure to get buckwheat.

Where do I buy kasha?

I’m sure there are many places to find kasha – I have seen it sold as buckwheat groats in the bulk sections of many grocery and health food stores. However, because kasha is a common food in Jewish cooking, the easiest place for me to find it is the kosher section of my local grocery store.

I recommend buying Wolff’s coarse or medium grain kasha.


Make Bow Ties with Kasha

I will admit that this recipe has a lot of steps. None is terribly difficult, but it will take a bit of time. The good news is that this recipe is absolutely delicious left over. Make it for dinner one night, and have leftovers for lunch or dinner later in the week.

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Kasha with Bow Tie Pasta (Kasha Varniskhkes)
 
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The delicious recipe combines bow-tie pasta, sauteed onions and mushrooms and the nutty flavor of toasted kasha.
Author: Dianna / oyveyaday.com
Ingredients
Kasha
  • 1 cup kasha (Wolff's medium or coarse)
  • 1 egg
  • Vegetable broth (may also use chicken broth for a non-vegetarian dish)
Pasta and Veggies
  • Bow tie pasta (aka varnishkes or farfalle)
  • 2 onions
  • 1 package mushrooms
  • Olive oil
Instructions
Cook the Kasha
  1. Prepare the kasha following the directions on the package.
  2. For a nuttier flavor, toast the kasha well - just be sure not to burn it.
Saute the Onions and Mushrooms
  1. Slice the onions and mushrooms.
  2. In a large skillet, saute the onions and mushrooms until they are golden brown. (I like mine caramelized, so I cook them for a nice long time.)
Make the Bow Tie Pasta
  1. In a large pot, cook the bow-tie pasta following the instructions on the box.
  2. Set aside until the kasha, mushrooms and onions are cooked.
Combine and Enjoy
  1. When all ingredients are cooked, combine all ingredients and mix well.
  2. Serve and Enjoy
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Filed Under: Food & Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: bow-tie pasta recipes, Jewish cooking, kasha recipes, kasha varnishkes, vegetarian recipes

Comments

  1. Kathy says

    January 8, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    That looks delicious. I am going to try it!

  2. Jennifer Mecurio says

    January 9, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    Never heard of Kasha before. Sounds interesting and a great option for those who are gluten free

  3. Crystal says

    January 11, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    Have to say I’ve never heard of it before, either, but it the recipe sounds delicious!
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  4. Jennifer H says

    January 12, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    I’ve never heard of Kasha, but that sure does look tasty!
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  5. Elaina says

    January 12, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    I’ve tried this once and it was yummy!

  6. Anne says

    January 12, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Sounds good, I have seen kasha at the store but never tried it. But I like soba noodles which are made from buckwheat, so I’d probably like this too.

  7. Gina says

    January 12, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    I’ve never heard of Kasha either, but this looks really good, something I’m going to have to try…Thanks 🙂

  8. Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says

    January 12, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    I’ve never heard of kasha but I like how versatile it is in your dish.

  9. Megan @ That Neat Blog says

    January 12, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    This looks really good especially since bow tie pasta is my favorite.

  10. Stephanie Person says

    January 12, 2014 at 11:10 PM

    Wow this looks delicious!! Thanks for sharing!

  11. Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says

    January 13, 2014 at 2:22 AM

    Never heard of this but it looks quite tasty!

  12. Katie says

    January 16, 2014 at 10:15 PM

    I’ve never heard of Kasha before – it looks delicious!

  13. Singapore Mum Blog says

    January 19, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    I’ve seen this before but didn’t know it’s called kasha!!
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  14. Billie @ Rowell Reviews says

    January 19, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    I’ve never heard of this, it sounds pretty interesting. I would give it a taste! And you’re very right, kasha sounds a lot better than buckwheat groats. 🙂

  15. heather says

    January 20, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    I love kasha! this recipe looks delicous!

    • Dianna says

      January 20, 2014 at 4:15 PM

      So glad to hear that someone else knows what kasha is. 🙂 I hope you make the recipe in the future – enjoy.

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