Farro with Pancetta Recipe

Name: Farro with Pancetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (1/2 cup); 1/2 cup boiling hot water; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 ounce thinly sliced pancetta, minced (2 tablespoons); 1 medium red onion, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 thyme sprigs; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery leaves; 1 pound farro (2 1/2 cups); 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup reserved beef braising liquid (from Red Wine-Braised Beef), optional

Servings: persons

1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup boiling hot water
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 ounce thinly sliced pancetta, minced (2 tablespoons)
1 medium red onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 thyme sprigs
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery leaves
1 pound farro (2 1/2 cups)
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup reserved beef braising liquid (from Red Wine-Braised Beef), optional

1
In a small, heatproof bowl, soak the porcini in the hot water until softened, about 15 minutes.
2
Lift the mushrooms out of the soaking liquid and coarsely chop them.
3
Reserve the soaking liquid.
4
In a large saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
5
Add the pancetta and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
6
Add the onion, garlic and thyme and cook, stirring a few times, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the chopped porcini along with the parsley and celery leaves and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
8
Add the farro and stirring to coat the grains, about 1 minute.
9
Slowly pour the reserved mushroom soaking liquid into the saucepan, stopping before you reach the grit at the bottom.
10
Add the water and salt and bring to a boil.
11
Cover and simmer over low heat for about 25 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the farro is tender but still slightly chewy.
12
Remove the thyme sprigs.
13
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the farro along with the beef braising liquid, if using.
14
Stir to combine well and serve.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (1/2 cup), 1/2 cup boiling hot water, 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 ounce thinly sliced pancetta, minced (2 tablespoons), and more.

Yes, Farro with Pancetta falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 with Pancetta

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