Best 6 Kasha Varnishkes Recipes

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Kasha varnishkes is a classic Ashkenazi Jewish dish that combines the nutty flavor of buckwheat groats (kasha) with the tender texture of bow-tie pasta (varnishkes). Often served as a side dish or main course, it is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, kasha varnishkes is a beloved dish that has been passed down through generations.

In this article, we present three variations of this traditional recipe:

**Classic Kasha Varnishkes**: This recipe follows the traditional method of cooking kasha and varnishkes separately before combining them with sautéed onions and seasonings. It's a classic for a reason, with its comforting flavors and textures.

**One-Pot Kasha Varnishkes**: For a quicker and easier version, this recipe cooks the kasha and varnishkes together in one pot. It's a great option for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to cook.

**Kasha Varnishkes Casserole**: This hearty casserole combines kasha, varnishkes, vegetables, and cheese for a complete and satisfying meal. It's perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or a cozy dinner at home.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, these recipes will guide you through the process of making this delicious and comforting dish. So, let's get cooking!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

KASHA VARNISHKES AT WOLFF'S IN NEW JERSEY



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Packaged bow-tie noodles,large and small, quickly replaced the flat homemade egg noodles in the American version of kasha varnishkes. The trick to a good kasha varnishke is to toast the whole-grain buckwheat groat well over a high heat for 2 to 4 minutes until you start smelling the aroma of the kasha. This will seal the groats so that there is a nutty, crunchy taste to them, a good foil to the soft taste of the noodles.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     Pasta     Side     Purim     Sukkot     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Kosher     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 6 to 8 servings (M)w/chicken fat/bouillon; (P)w/margarine/water

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large onions, sliced in rounds
2 to 3 tablespoons margarine or chicken fat
1 large egg or egg white, slightly beaten
1 cup medium or coarse kasha
2 cups water or bouillon
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
N/A freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound large or small bow tie-shaped noodles
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Sauté the onions in 2 tablespoons of the margarine or chicken fat in a heavy frying pan with a cover until golden. Remove to a plate.
  • 2. Beat the egg in a small mixing bowl and stir in the kasha. Mix, making sure all the grains are coated. Put the kasha in the same frying pan, set over a high heat. Flatten, stir, and break up the egg-coated kasha with a fork or wooden spoon for 2 to 4 minutes or until the egg has dried on the kasha and the kernels brown and mostly separate.
  • 3. Add the water or bouillon, salt, and pepper to the frying pan and bring to a boil. Add the onions, cover tightly, and cook over low heat, steaming the kasha for 10 minutes. Remove the cover, stir, and quickly check to see if the kernels are tender and the liquid has been absorbed. If not, cover and continue steaming for 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • 4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie noodles according to the directions on the package. Drain.
  • 5. When the kasha is ready, combine with the noodles. Adjust the seasoning, sprinkle with the parsley and coriander. If desired, add a bit more margarine or chicken fat.

KASHA VARNISHKES



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This is one of the great Jewish comfort foods. It's easy to put together, and leftovers make a surprisingly delicious breakfast. Find kasha with other grains or in the kosher foods section. -Joanne Weintraub, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 large onions, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup roasted whole grain buckwheat groats (kasha)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups chicken broth, heated
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, saute onions and mushrooms in oil in a large skillet until lightly browned, about 9 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside., Combine buckwheat groats and egg in a small bowl; add to the same skillet. Cook and stir over high heat for 2-4 minutes or until buckwheat is browned, separating grains with the back of a spoon. Add the hot broth, salt and pepper., Bring to a boil; add onion mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Drain pasta; add to pan and heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

KASHA VARNISHKES



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Kasha, toasted hulled buckwheat, is not what you would call versatile. But kasha varnishkes - kasha, noodles (typically bow ties), loads of slow-cooked onions and fat - is an amazing dish, one I used to beg my grandmother and mother to make for me, one that shows kasha in a light that does not shine on it elsewhere, at least in my repertory.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups chopped onions, or more
1/2 cup rendered chicken fat or olive oil
3/4 cup kasha (buckwheat groats)
Salt and ground black pepper
1/2 pound farfalle (bow-tie) or other noodles.

Steps:

  • Put onions in a large skillet with a lid over medium heat. Cover skillet and cook for about 10 minutes, until onion is dry and almost sticking to pan. Add fat or oil, raise heat to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is nicely browned, at least 10 minutes or so longer.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. In a separate, medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil, stir in the kasha and about a teaspoon of salt. Cover and simmer until kasha is soft and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Let stand, off heat and covered.
  • Salt the large pot of boiling water and cook noodles until tender but still firm. Drain and combine with the onions and kasha, adding more fat or oil if you like. Season with salt and lots of pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 604, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 456 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

KASHA AND VARNISHKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or 1 tablespoon canola oil and 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
1 large carrot, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
2 cups thinly sliced trimmed creminis (stems removed before slicing)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup kasha (whole or coarse)
1 egg
Salt and pepper
2 cups beef stock, chicken stock, vegetable stock, or liquid from simmering 1/2 ounce of dried porcini mushrooms in 2 1/2 cups water, or, if all else is unavailable, water
1/2 pound bowties, cooked according to package instructions

Steps:

  • Heat oil, then saute onions until soft. Add carrots and saute until the onions take on some color. Add mushrooms, then garlic. Saute for 2 more minutes. Meanwhile, mix kasha with eggs and seasonings. Add the kasha egg mixture to the saute pan with the vegetables and cook over medium heat until dry looking and kernels separate. Add stock and cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed and kasha is tender, about 12 minutes,. Mix in bowties. Serve with ketchup and/or gravy.

KASHA VARNISHKES



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This classic Jewish noodle recipe is a healthy and delicious dish perfect for holiday celebrations.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces white button mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
Nonstick cooking spray
1 (13-ounce) box kasha, whole or medium grain
1 large egg
4 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
8 ounces farfalle pasta, cooked
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add 2 tablespoons butter. When butter has melted, add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until softened and browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to bowl with onions; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, toast kasha, stirring constantly, until fragrant and toasted, about 1 minute. Add egg and stir to coat. Add chicken stock, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until all liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer kasha to bowl with onions and mushrooms. Add pasta and remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir until butter is melted and mixture is well combined. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and bake until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

KASHA VARNISHKES



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Categories     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Kosher for Passover

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup kasha, medium grain
1 egg, well beaten
2 Tablespoons of rendered chicken fat or vegetable oil
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup bow tie pasta
Add Salt and Pepper to Taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the kasha with the beaten egg. Be sure all the grains are covered with egg. Place a medium non-stick frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the kasha to the pan and, using a wooden fork, flatten it out a bit, stirring and moving it about the pan until the egg dries and the grains have mostly separated. Set aside. Place a pot of salted water on to boil for the pasta bow ties. (Do not cook them yet.) In a 4-quart heavy stove-top covered casserole, heat the chicken fat or oil and saute the onions until clear. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the salt and pepper and the reserved kasha. Stir a bit and cover. Cook over low heat, stirring now and then, until the kasha is tender, about 10 minutes. If it is not done to your taste, cook for a few more minutes. In the meantime, boil the pasta just until tender. Drain well and stir into the kasha. Serve hot.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality kasha for the best flavor and texture. Look for kasha that is fresh and free of any debris or impurities.
  • Rinse the kasha before cooking to remove any dirt or debris. This will also help to reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to cook the kasha. This will help to prevent the kasha from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
  • Add some aromatics to the kasha while it is cooking, such as onions, garlic, or carrots. This will help to enhance the flavor of the kasha.
  • Cook the kasha according to the package directions. Be sure to stir the kasha frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Once the kasha is cooked, fluff it with a fork. This will help to separate the grains and make the kasha light and fluffy.
  • Serve the kasha immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, salt, pepper, or cheese.

Conclusion:

Kasha varnishkes is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover kasha and vegetables. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, kasha varnishkes is a great recipe for beginner cooks. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give kasha varnishkes a try.

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