Description
A hearty and flavorful one-pot meal featuring farro, Italian sausage, and tomatoes, cooked to perfection with savory herbs and finished with fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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Farro Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked farro, rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juices
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Cook Italian sausage: Break it up with a spoon until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic: Cook until softened, then add farro, tomatoes, broth, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until farro is tender.
- Add spinach: Cook until wilted, then season with salt and pepper.
- Finish: Stir in Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of ricotta before serving.
- Substitute turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
