Creamy Mushroom Farrotto
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 398
- Total Fat
- 24
- Saturated Fat
- 11
- Carbohydrates
- 33
- Dietary Fiber
- 7
- Sugar
- 6
- Protein
- 13
- Cholesterol
- 47
- Sodium
- 822
- Total: 1 hr 30 min
- Active: 45 min
Ingredients
1 cup farro
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound sliced wild mushroom blend
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 shallots, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup mascarpone
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Directions
- Soak the farro in about 4 cups cold water in a bowl for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside. Pour the chicken broth into a small saucepan, then add 2 cups of water and place over low heat.
- While the grains are soaking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering. Add the mushrooms to the skillet and let cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes. Season the mushrooms with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil to the skillet, then add the shallots. Cook, stirring frequently, until the shallots are soft and the mushrooms are deep brown, about 2 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few cracks of black pepper. Add the drained farro to the skillet and toast for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour the wine into the skillet and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom. Bring the wine to a simmer, then, stirring frequently, reduce the heat to medium and let it cook out completely, about 5 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup (about a ladleful) of the warm broth mixture to the farro and stir until it is completely dissolved. Repeat adding and stirring until the farro is tender and creamy and all the broth has been used, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the mascarpone and 1/4 cup Parmesan until combined. Divide among bowls and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Serve immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container. To reheat, stir in a skillet over medium heat with 1/2 cup broth or water.