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Baked Farro Risotto

URL: https://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/baked-farro-risotto-recipe.html

Ingredients

The base

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked semi-pearled farro
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 ½ cups vegetable broth or water

The toppings

  • 1 ¼ cups freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 lemon zest

Seasoning

  • to taste fine grain sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and prepare a baking dish with olive oil and lemon zest.
  2. In a saucepan, heat olive oil, add onion and salt, and cook until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add farro to the saucepan, stir to coat, and cook for a couple more minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce and vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
  5. Mix in about three-quarters of the Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for about 45 minutes.
  7. Uncover in the last few minutes to brown the top if desired.
  8. Serve with remaining cheese, fresh oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
250
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
20mg

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