Italian Sausage Farro Skillet
This Italian Sausage Skillet is exactly what you need for a quick and delicious dinner that packs big flavor into a simple preparation. It’s easy to put together and perfect for busy weeknights when you're craving something hearty and delicious.
Servings: 6
Calories: 683kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian Sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 3 cups farro or pearled barley, cooked
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 ½ cups tomato basil sauce
- 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced for garnish
- parmesan cheese optional garnish
Instructions
- Brown Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
- When sausage is browned, add olive oil and sauté sliced onion and bell peppers until veggies are softened.
- Add cooked farro to the skillet, stirring well to combine.
- Stir in granulated garlic, oregano and dried thyme, cooking until fragrant.
- Add tomato basil sauce, cooking until heated through and flavors combine.
- Garnish with sliced grape tomatoes and grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- How to Cook Farro: Cook 1 1/2 cups dry farro in 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, lower to simmer, cook 20- 25 minutes, until tender. Drain excess water.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Cook in a pan over medium heat, adding 1- 2 tablespoons of water, stirring until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 683kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 683mg | Potassium: 730mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1063IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 5mg
