Farro Risotto with Tomatoes and Parmesan

Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (13)

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small shallot finely diced (or 1/2 small yellow onion)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked farro rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth divided (or use chicken broth if you do not need the farro risotto to be vegetarian)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can no-salt-added petite diced tomatoes or 1 pound grated fresh tomatoes
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • Chopped fresh basil optional

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