Tuscan Butternut Squash Farro Risotto (Farrotto)
Low Sodium

Tuscan Butternut Squash Farro Risotto (Farrotto)

Loaded with butternut squash and farro, secured with buttery Parmigiano Reggiano and given a zesty kick with a dash of Tuscan seasoning!

160 calories/servingServing Size is 4 oz; about 1/3 cup

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Serving Size is 4 oz; about 1/3 cup

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hour5 mins
Total Time
1 hour20 mins
Servings12

Ingredients

Servings: 12

  • 1/2 tsp Wegmans Tuscan Seasoning Shak'r

  • 4 Tbsp Wegmans Pure Olive Oil, divided

  • 1 pkg (20 oz) Wegmans Cleaned & Cut Butternut Squash

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 container (32 oz) + 2 cups Wegmans Organic Vegetable Broth, divided

  • 1/2 cup finely minced white onion

  • 1 pkg (8 oz) Wegmans Farro

  • 1 Tbsp Wegmans Organic Unsalted Butter

  • 2 Tbsp Italian Classics Shredded Parmigiano Reggiano (Cheese Shop), plus additional for garnish

  • Wegmans Organic Raw Pumpkin Seeds, toasted, for garnish

Ingredients

12
12

Price per serving

$0

Directions

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine Tuscan seasoning and 1 Tbsp olive oil in bowl. Add squash; toss to coat. Arrange in single layer on parchment paper-lined baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast about 30 min, turning halfway through, until browned and tender.
  • Step 2

    Add roasted squash and 2 cups broth to saucepan on LOW. Cook, stirring to break down squash until creamy and broth is absorbed, about 25 min. Keep warm. Continue with recipe as squash breaks down.
  • Step 3

    Heat remaining 4 cups broth in separate saucepan on MED-LOW to simmer; reduce to LOW. Let simmer as you prep remainder of recipe.
  • Step 4

    Heat 3 Tbsp olive oil in braising pan on MED. Add onion; cook, stirring, 5 min. Add farro; stir to coat well with oil. Cook 2 min. Add 1 cup warmed broth to farro. Cook, stirring constantly, about 5 min, until almost all liquid is absorbed. Add 3 cups additional warmed broth, one ladleful at a time, stirring constantly, about 25 min. Add next ladleful only after almost all liquid is absorbed.
  • Step 5

    Add squash-broth mixture to pan with farro. Stir to combine; add butter and cheese. Turn off heat; stir. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with shredded cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Chef Tip

Toast pumpkin seeds in skillet on MED-HIGH, 1-2 min, until lightly browned. Let cool.

Note: When servings & ingredients are modified, nutrition & directions may vary.

Nutrition information per serving. 1 serving is 4 oz; about 1/3 cup

160Calories

Amount

% Daily Value

Amount

% Daily Value

Saturated Fat

2g

10.0%

Trans Fat

0g

0.0%

Cholesterol

5mg

0.0%

Sodium

100mg

4.3%

Dietary Fiber

3g

10.7%

Total Sugars

1g

3.6%

Incl. Added Sugars

0g

0.0%

Protein

4g

8.0%

Vitamin D

0mcg

0.0%

Calcium

46mg

3.8%

Iron

1mg

0.0%

Potassium

0mg

0.0%

Note: Current daily values are based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet.