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    Farro With Vegetables and Veggie Sausage

    Published: October 22, 2020 Updated: November 18, 2020 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 47 Comments

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    Close-up of sausage, farro and vegetables in a pan garnished with parsley.

    This recipe for hearty farro with vegetables and veggie sausage makes the most incredible comfort food dinner! Finished with creamy goat cheese and fresh parsley, you’ll want to make this farro recipe again and again, it’s that good!

    Close-up of sausage, farro and vegetables in a pan garnished with parsley.

    Have you ever made something so good that you just grabbed a fork and started to devour straight from the pan?

    Well, that’s what happened when I made this farro with vegetables and sausage. When the dish was finished, I was so happy and literally danced around the kitchen (I was home alone too, may I add). I couldn’t wait to share with you all!

    To me, this farro recipe has risotto vibes. It’s creamy, comforting and just what you want to devour on a cold fall day.

    Fan of farro? Check out this fall farro salad!

    Why We Love This Farro Recipe

    • It can be made with veggie or regular sausage so use what works best for you!
    • The recipe uses pretty simple, humble, ingredients.
    • There’s little hands-on time. Most of the work is done by your stove.
    • It has all the cozy, comfort food vibes, perfect on a cold day to fill (and warm) you up!
    Close-up of farro, sausage and vegetables with a serving spoon dunked into it.

    What Is Farro?

    Farro is a whole grain with a nutrient profile similar to quinoa.

    I sure didn’t grow up on farro, but it’s something hubby and I regularly have in our pantry these days.

    Farro can typically be found in any grocery store, usually alongside other grains (or, most often, in the health food section).

    It’s very easy to cook and can be used in a variety of ways, like in soups, stews, salads and recipes like this one. I’ve enjoyed it in both warm and cold dishes. You really can’t go wrong.

    Aside from whole grain farro, you can get in pearled and semi-pearled, each with different cooking times. Today’s recipe uses whole grain farro which generally takes about 30 to 40 minutes to cook.

    Uncooked whole grain farro in a white bowl.

    How To Make This Recipe

    Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:

    1. Add tomatoes, olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper to a small baking dish. Roast and remove for use later.
    2. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the sausage. Remove and set aside once they’re done.
    3. Add and a little more oil to the pan and cook the diced onion, then stir in and cook some minced garlic.
    4. Add farro, broth, herbs, salt, pepper and chili flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook. Once farro has cooked, remove cover (most of the broth will be absorbed).
    5. Cut sausage into chunks and add back to the pan, along with kale and roasted tomatoes. Warm through until the kale wilts.
    6. Off heat, stir in the goat cheese. Now you have a super yummy meal ready to be devoured!
    Collage of steps to make a farro sausage recipe with tomatoes, vegetables and goat cheese.

    Can I Use Regular Sausage?

    Yes, you sure can!

    The original recipe used regular Italian sausage, but I switched things up this time with a veggie version.

    If using non-vegetarian sausage, just pan fry until they have completely cooked through and use like you would veggie sausage.

    Sausage, farro and vegetables in a pan garnished with fresh parsley.

    Tips and Variations

    • Veggie sausage can vary quite a bit, depending on brand and variety. Some are more oily than others, for example. If you need to add a little more oil to the pan when cooking them, feel free to do so!
    • Instead of kale, try baby spinach.
    • Don’t want to roast tomatoes? Add in some sun-dried tomatoes instead!
    • Pine nuts make a wonderful garnish.
    Farro, sausage and vegetables in a pan with a serving spoon resting in it.

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    Hope you love this recipe for farro, vegetables and sausage as much as we do. It’s a favourite around here!

    If you make this easy farro recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!

    This recipe was originally published November 6, 2017 but has been updated.

    Sausage, farro and vegetables in a pan garnished with fresh parsley.

    Farro With Vegetables and Sausage Recipe

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    This recipe for hearty farro with vegetables and veggie sausage makes the most incredible comfort food dinner! Finished with creamy goat cheese and fresh parsley, you'll want to make this farro recipe again and again, it's that good!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Main Course
    Servings 4 servings
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups grape tomatoes
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    • ½ teaspoon salt, plus a pinch for tomatoes
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus a pinch for tomatoes
    • 4 vegan/veggie Italian sausage, about 1 pound (see "Notes," Point "3" below)
    • 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 cup whole grain farro, rinsed and drained (NOT quick cooking)
    • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
    • 2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 2 cups chopped kale (bite-sized pieces, leaves only, no stems), loosely packed cups
    • 3 tablespoons goat cheese, use a vegan variety if you prefer
    • Chopped fresh parsley, garnish to taste (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Place tomatoes into a small baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch each of salt and black pepper. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and set aside.
    • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 12-inch heavy-bottomed sauté (or deep) pan over medium heat.
    • Add sausages to the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on one side. Flip the sausage to the other side and continue to cook for another 4 to 5 minutes or until fully cooked through. Transfer the cooked sausages to a plate and set aside.
    • Add remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to pan and, once hot, add diced onion. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until tender.
    • Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    • Stir in farro, along with vegetable broth, Herbes de Provence, ½ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
    • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat (to medium-low) to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 to 35 minutes or until farro is cooked through and most of the broth has absorbed (check on about halfway and stir). Farro will naturally have a little chew and heartiness to it, even after cooked.
    • Cut cooked sausage into bite-sized pieces and add back to pan, along with roasted tomatoes (and their juices) and kale. Cover and heat through for a few minutes until kale has wilted.
    • Turn off heat, then stir in goat cheese. Garnish, if desired, with parsley. Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. Cooking instructions are for whole grain farro. If you use another variety that takes less time, just cook according to package instructions and continue with this recipe.
    2. Veggie sausage can vary quite a bit, depending on brand and variety. Some are more oily than others, for example. If you need to add a little more oil to the pan when cooking them, feel free to do so!
    3. Veggie sausage were used in this recipe, but if you’d rather use regular Italian pork sausage, go for it! Just cook them until they’re fully cooked through (the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit when checked with an instant-read meat thermometer) and use in the recipe like you would with the veggie sausage.

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

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    If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!

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    Comments

    1. Julie

      January 16, 2023 at 9:29 pm

      5 stars
      I bought some luganega sausage yesterday and had no idea what to do with it. Most recipes including it had pasta. I don’t eat processed pasta anymore, so I went hunting for a farro and sausage recipe. The allspice & garlic in the sausage paired perfectly with this I made my own herbs, omitting the lavender. Recipe was spot on. Bulletproof. Thank you, Dawn!

      Reply
      • Dawn | Girl Heart Food

        January 16, 2023 at 9:44 pm

        That’s wonderful, Julie!! I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe, thank you!!

        Reply
    2. Marissa

      October 26, 2020 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      I can see why you devoured this straight out of the pan! So much deliciousness. We love farro and sausage in this house, so this needs to happen ASAP!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        November 16, 2020 at 2:38 pm

        Thank you Marissa! Hope you enjoy as much as we do!

        Reply
    3. Valentina

      October 26, 2020 at 12:13 am

      First of all, yes, I’ve devoured many things directly form the pan. Somehow it tastes even better that way sometimes. Second, farro is so good and I love finding new recipes for it. This one looks fantastic. A hearty one pot, beautiful dish! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        October 26, 2020 at 12:50 pm

        Right?! Thank you so much, Valentina! Happy you like it!

        Reply
    4. Laura

      October 23, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      Ooh, Dawn! Farro is definitely my favorite Ancient Grain! This recipe is perfect for my farro-loving family! You can’t beat the nutrition, texture and flavor! this recipe feels like a perfect fall and winter dish for my family! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        October 26, 2020 at 12:50 pm

        We really enjoy it too, Laura! So hearty and yummy! Thanks so much!

        Reply
    5. David @ Spiced

      October 23, 2020 at 8:47 am

      5 stars
      I do really enjoy the ‘bite’ that farro has once it’s cooked. With that said, we don’t make farro too often around here – I’m just not sure why! This one pot meal sounds delicious. It’s the kind of comfort food that I want to curl up with on a cold night!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        October 26, 2020 at 12:49 pm

        Me too! Thanks David! It definitely is cold weather comfort food!

        Reply
    6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      October 22, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      I remember this one fondly Dawn. Farro is one of my favorite grains. I love the nutty, chewy taste. And so satisfying too. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        October 26, 2020 at 12:48 pm

        So happy to hear that, Mary Ann! It sure is! Thanks!

        Reply
    7. Tara Villa

      January 10, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      I am a vegetarian so made this with Beyond Spicy Italian Sausage and used Vegetable Stock made with “Better than Bouillon”. It was yummy!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        January 11, 2020 at 11:05 am

        That makes me so happy! Thank you Tara! So happy you enjoyed 🙂

        Reply
    8. Miriam

      November 09, 2017 at 5:43 am

      Autumn is all about comfort food – craving your One Pan Italian Sausage and Farro right now (even though that it is still early morning here in London, plus I have just finished breakfast but it looks just sooo delicious :-)) Already thinking about Christmas too, I am not a last minute person at all, I like to have it all organised 🙂 Have a nice weekend, Dawn!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        November 09, 2017 at 2:18 pm

        Totally!! I think that this would be totally acceptable for breakfast 😉 Have an awesome weekend, Miriam!

        Reply
    9. Luci's Morsels

      November 08, 2017 at 10:51 pm

      Love the flavor profile of this recipe! Italian sausage and farro sounds like a perfectly hearty and comforting meal for fall or winter!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        November 09, 2017 at 2:18 pm

        Thanks Luci! It’s really good 😉

        Reply
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