Barley & Bow Tie Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 cup pearl barley
4 1/4 cups chicken broth or 4 1/4 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups green onions, sliced & including the tops (about 2 bunches)
3 cups farfalle pasta, not cooked (bow ties)
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet over moderately high heat, melt butter.
Saute barely until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
Slowly stir in broth and bring to a boil.
Transfer to an ungreased 3 quart round casserole dish.
bake covered for 20 minutes.
Stir in green onions, pasta, salt and pepper.
Continue baking, covered, for 20 more minutes or until barley is tender.
Uncover and bake for 5-10 more minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.