Farro Risotto with Pesto Recipe

Name: Farro Risotto with Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth; 3-1/2 cups water; 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 cup each finely chopped carrots and celery; 1-1/2 cups farro, uncooked; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 3/4 cup frozen baby peas; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 Tbsp. CLASSICO Basil Pesto di Genova

Servings: persons

3-1/2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
3-1/2 cups water
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup each finely chopped carrots and celery
1-1/2 cups farro, uncooked
1/3 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup frozen baby peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp. CLASSICO Basil Pesto di Genova

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Cook broth and water in large saucepan on medium-low heat 3 to 5 min.
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or until heated through.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat.
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Add onions, carrots and celery; cook 3 to 5 min.
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or until softened, stirring frequently.
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Add farro to vegetable mixture; cook and stir 1 min.
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Stir in wine; cook 2 min., stirring occasionally.
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Add 1 cup of the broth mixture; cook 5 min.
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or until most of the broth is absorbed, stirring frequently.
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Repeat with 1-cup batches of remaining broth, cooking the final batch just until farro is tender.
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Add peas, parsley and pesto; cook 2 to 3 min.
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or until heated through, stirring frequently.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 3-1/2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth, 3-1/2 cups water, 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Farro Risotto with Pesto 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.

Farro Risotto with Pesto

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