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Italian Sausage and Butternut Squash Farro Bake

This hearty and comforting fall casserole is made with nutty farro, Italian sausage, creamy butternut squash and two types of mozzarella cheese.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 421 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked farro (prepared according to package instructions)
  • 4 links Italian turkey sausage (spicy or sweet)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups butternut squash (cubed)
  • 6 cups spinach
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers (thinly sliced)
  • 15 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese (part-skim)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella (thinly sliced)
  • Parmesan Cheese (optional garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and have a deep lasagna size baking dish ready.
  2. Cook farro according to package instructions and place cooked farro in a large bowl; set aside.
  3. Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Remove sausage from casings and add to pan along with the garlic. Saute until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-9 minutes, stirring frequently. Using a slotted spoon, remove sausage from pan and place in the bowl with the reserved farro.
  4. Add the butternut squash cubes to the hot pan and sauté in the remaining fat rendered from the sausage.
  5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and sauté until squash becomes fork tender, about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Stir in spinach during the last minute of cook time. Remove from heat and place cooked squash and wilted spinach to the bowl with the farro and sausage.
  7. Return to the bowl with the farro mixture and stir in the fire roasted diced tomatoes, roasted red peppers and shredded mozzarella.
  8. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste. Spread mixture into the baking pan and top with fresh mozzarella slices.
  9. Bake until warm and cheese is golden brown and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese to serve if you wish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 421kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 41.1g (14%) Protein 29.4g (59%) Fat 15.5g (24%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Monounsaturated Fat 9.5g Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 1126mg (47%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3.2g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 421

% Daily Value*

Calories 421kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 41.1g 14%
Protein 29.4g 59%
Fat 15.5g 24%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Monounsaturated Fat 9.5g 48%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 1126mg 47%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 3.2g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.