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Barley with Caramelized Onions and Bow-Tie Pasta

3.4

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
1 cup pearl barley
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
2 cups canned vegetable broth
1 cup small bow-tie pasta, freshly cooked

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until deep brown, about 15 minutes. Add barley and stir 30 seconds. Add mushrooms; sauté until barley browns and mushrooms begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add broth. Bring mixture to boil. Cover pan; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until barley is tender and broth is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Mix in pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

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