Baked farro and butternut squash from Make It Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (page 173) by Ina Garten

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Accompaniments: Make-ahead roast turkey

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  • Skamper on April 22, 2022

    I also took the shortcut of browning the chopped bacon in the dutch oven, removing it to a paper towel lined plate, then proceeding with cooking the onions. I was serving this as a main with a green salad, and M judges meals by the number of dishes he has to wash, so I felt I needed the edge. We both enjoyed the result so I can't think it made much difference. I used fresh thyme, Trader Joe's 10 minute farro, and turkey stock. I followed others' advice and gave the farro a 10 minute head start before adding the squash. A nice weeknight meal.

  • Devons on January 18, 2021

    Very flavorful, we loved it. Made these changes: * Substituted 4 ounces cubed pancetta (sauteed) for the bacon. Sauteed the pancetta in a 12" round iron skillet, removed, then sauteed onion, rest of recipe as written in same skillet. * Chicken stock was low salt (no problem, recipe had lots of flavor). Used a little less than 3C. * Reduced salt to 1-1/3 t.

  • tmitra on November 15, 2019

    As ksg518 suggested, I added the squash after the farro had baked for 10 minutes, and that worked well. I don't usually put this much work into side dishes, and as a main, it's good but not very exciting. It's fine comfort food, but I have quicker recipes for that, so I'm not sure where this one fits.

  • anya_sf on March 02, 2019

    We ate this as a main course. I made it one day ahead up to the final baking step (uncovered). I used Trader Joe's "instant" farro and dried thyme. After the first 30 minutes, the broth wasn't all absorbed, but it absorbed overnight, so I added a bit more before roasting (initially started it on the stove) for about 25 minutes in the oven. I liked it a lot. The family mostly ate the bacon, so maybe it's better as a side dish.

  • Cookie24 on December 27, 2017

    This is tasty and easy to make. The bacon is a must and I agree with another reviewer that perhaps adding the squash about 10 minutes after the farro has been in the oven will allow the squash to maintain a better texture. After baking uncovered there was still some liquid in the pot, but it was still very good with the additional moisture.

  • ksg518 on December 19, 2016

    This is very good and, as Ina notes, substantial enough to be a main course. I used some kabocha squash I already had in addition to some butternut squash. If I had one tweak it would be to add the squash about 10 minutes after the farro has been in the oven so it stays a little firmer.

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