FARRO WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH RECIPES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl mix together farro and the 4 cups water. Soak for 30 minutes and drain well.
• In a medium saucepan heat the broth and keep warm over low heat.
• In a large saucepan heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add squash, onion, garlic, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 5 to 6 minutes or until onion is just softened. Add the drained farro and cook, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes or until toasted. Add the wine and stir constantly about 2 minutes or until liquid is evaporated. Add 1/2 cup of the hot broth and stir constantly until completely absorbed. Continue adding the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, until the farro is creamy and just tender, about 25 minutes total. Remove from heat and stir in the 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon snipped fresh sage.
• Spoon onto four serving plates. If desired, garnish with additional fresh sage leaves and finely shredded Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• Heat the stock in a small covered saucepan. Leave it on low heat to simmer.
• In a heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter and saute the onion, and butternut on medium-low heat for 5 minutes then add garlic and sage for 1 minute. Add the farro and stir to coat the grains with butter. Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 full ladles of stock to the farro plus the saffron, and pepper. Stir, and simmer until the stock is absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Continue to add the stock, 2 ladles at a time, stirring every few minutes. Each time, cook until the mixture seems a little dry, then add more stock. Continue until the farro is cooked through, but still al dente, about 30-45 minutes total.
• Off the heat, stir in the Parmesan cheese. Taste and season with salt. You can add more butter at this time if desired.
• Mix well, garnish with fresh sage and serve.