Buckwheat Pasta with Seitan

Makes 6 servings

Seitan is a high-protein wheat product with a meaty taste and texture. Look for seitan in health food stores or the Asian food section of many supermarkets.

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons oil
3 cups sliced mushrooms
8 ounces seitan, sliced
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups cold water
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces dry soba noodles
1 teaspoon salt

Sauté onion in a large skillet with oil until transparent, then add mushrooms. Cover and continue cooking until mushrooms are brown, then stir in seitan.