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                             KASHA RUSTICA

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       c            Finely chopped onions
  2       tb           Margarine
  8       oz           Mushrooms, sliced
  1       c            Kasha -- uncooked
  1                    Egg -- beaten
  2       c            Vegetable stock
  8       oz           Pasta shells or bow ties
                       -- uncooked
  1       pn           Salt
  1       pn           Freshly ground pepper

 In a large skillet saute onions in margarine over
 medium heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
 Add mushrooms and saute until mushrooms are browned,
 about 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and set aside. Mix
 kasha with egg in a small bowl until kernals are
 coated. Place kasha in a large non-stick skillet.
 Cook over high heat, stirring and breaking kasha apart
 with a fork until egg is set and grains are separate,
 about 3 minutes. in a medium-size saucepan, bring
 stock to a boil. Add stock to kasha, cover skillet and
 simmer over low heat until liquid is absorbed, about
 10 minutes.  Remove from heat and set aside. Prepare
 pasta according to package directions and drain.
 Combine onion mixture, kasha and pasta.  Season with
 salt and pepper and serve hot.
 Hint: This dish tastes even better made ahead and can
 be refrigerated for 3 to 4 days.  To reheat, place in
 a casserole dish, cover and warm in a 350 F oven or in
 a microwave oven.



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