Kasha Varnishes

4 servings

2 cups chopped onions 1/3 cup olive oil 1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup kasha salt and pepper to taste 1 lb. whole wheat pasta (bow-tie, shell, etc..)

Sauté onions in large covered skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until onions are dry and almost sticking to the pan. Add the olive oil and raise the heat to medium-high, and cook until onions are nicely browned, another 10 minutes or so. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan and stir in the kasha and 1 teaspoon salt.

Cover and simmer until kasha is fluffy and soft, about 15 minutes. Let stand, covered.

At the same time, salt the boiling water and cook the noodles until tender but firm. Drain and combine with the onions and kasha, adding more oil if you like. season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.