Cheesy Farro-and-Tomato Risotto Recipe

Name: Cheesy Farro-and-Tomato Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups farro; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 quart of water; 1 cup drained canned tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons sliced basil leaves

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups farro
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 quart of water
1 cup drained canned tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons sliced basil leaves

1
In a large saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil.
2
Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat until softened, about 2 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add the farro and stir until coated with oil, about 1 minute.
5
Add the white wine and simmer until almost evaporated, 2 minutes.
6
Lower the heat to moderate.
7
Add 1 cup of the water and cook, stirring, until absorbed.
8
Repeat with the remaining water, adding 1 cup at a time and stirring constantly until the farro is just tender and suspended in a creamy sauce, 30 minutes total.
9
Stir the tomatoes into the risotto and bring to a boil over moderate heat.
10
Off the heat, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the cheese.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Spoon the risotto into bowls, garnish with the basil and serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 1/2 cups farro, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Farro-and-Tomato Risotto falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Farro-and-Tomato Risotto

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