Farro with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

NadiaRecipe Author
Ingredients
4
Person(s)
  • as needed
    Cooked Farro
  • 10 piece
    Mushrooms, Sliced
  • 1/2 piece
    Onion, Finely Chopped
  • 5 cloves
    Garlic, Thinly Sliced
  • 1 tbsp
    Fresh Basil, Finely Chopped
  • 2-3 sprigs
    Fresh Thyme, Stems Removed
  • 3/4 cup
    White Wine
  • 1 cup
    Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 tbsp
    Demi-Glace
  • 1/2 cup
    Hot Water
  • 1/2 cup
    Beef, Chicken, Or Vegetable Stock Or Broth, Optional Substitute
  • 1/2 cup
    Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 3 tbsp
    Olive Oil
  • to taste
    Salt
  • to taste
    Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Nutty cooked farro is topped with a creamy mushroom sauce flavored with garlic, basil, thyme, white wine, Parmesan, and demi-glace or stock.

Directions
  • Step 1

    Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.

  • Step 2

    Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onions and mushrooms are soft.

  • Step 3

    Add the garlic, basil, and thyme and sauté for another minute.

  • Step 4

    Pour in the white wine and cook for about 3 minutes, or until most of the wine has evaporated.

  • Step 5

    Stir in the heavy whipping cream and the demi-glace dissolved in hot water. Alternatively, use beef, chicken, or vegetable stock or broth in place of the demi-glace mixture.

  • Step 6

    Let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Step 7

    Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.

  • Step 8

    Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

  • Step 9

    Serve the creamy mushroom sauce over cooked farro, or over another pasta or grain if desired.

Nutritions
  • Calories:
    560 kcal
    28%
  • Protein:
    14 g
    28%
  • Carbohydrates:
    49 g
    19%
  • Sugar:
    5 g
    6%
  • Salt:
    1.0 g
    17%
  • Energy:
    2343 kJ
    28%
  • Fat:
    30 g
    43%