Kasha Varnishkes Recipe | Traditional Ashkenazi Jewish Buckwheat Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 cup buckwheat groats (kasha, medium granulation)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
• 8 oz farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large yellow onions, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more for pasta water)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped (optional, for garnish)