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Squash & Chicken Sausage Farrotto

Squash & Chicken Sausage Farrotto

with Parmesan & Sage
4.5(371)57 Reviews
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on August 26, 2026
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Calories
840 kcal
Protein
41g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat

Not just fancy restaurant fare, risotto is deliciously doable at home and this version, featuring farro, couldn’t be easier. Chewy, nutty farro is more robust than rice and exalted when simmered with stock, creamy cheeses, and roasted butternut squash. Top it off with more caramelly squash, then garnish with Parmesan and sage for a seriously impressive dinner.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1.5 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

9 ounce

Italian Chicken Sausage Mix

1 unit

Onion

2 tablespoon

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

8 ounce

Butternut Squash

¾ cup

Farro

(Contains: Wheat)

3 tablespoon

Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

2 unit

Mushroom Stock Concentrate

1 clove

Garlic

1 ounce

Cheese Roux Concentrate

(Contains: Milk)

¼ ounce

Sage

Not included in your delivery

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

1 teaspoon (tsp)

Olive Oil

2 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

per serving
Calories840 kcal
Fat38 g
Saturated Fat15 g
Carbohydrate76 g
Sugar12 g
Dietary Fiber12 g
Protein41 g
Cholesterol155 mg
Sodium2240 mg
Potassium1270 mg
Calcium330 mg
Iron8.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Medium Pot
Baking Sheet
Large Pan

Cooking Steps

Cook Farro
1
  • Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees.

  • In a medium pot (large pot for 4 servings), combine farro, 3½ cups water (6 cups for 4), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until farro is tender, 25-30 minutes. TIP: If you end up with any excess water, simply pour it out. Alternatively, if water evaporates before farro is done, add a splash of water.

Cook Squash
2
  • Wash and dry produce.

  • Cut squash into bite-size pieces. Toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.

  • Roast on top rack, tossing halfway through, until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.

Prep
3
  • Meanwhile, halve, peel and finely chop onion. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Pick sage leaves from stems; thinly slice half the leaves and finely chop remaining half.

  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage*; cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

Cook Onion
4
  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and a big pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until onion is softened, 3-5 minutes (reduce heat to medium low if onion begins to brown).

  • Stir in garlic and chopped sage (add another drizzle of olive oil if pan seems dry). Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.

  • Use pan used for sausage here.

Make Farrotto
5
  • Once farro and squash are done, stir cooked farro and half the squash into pan with onion.

  • Increase heat under pan to medium high. Stir in stock concentrates, cheese roux, and ½ cup water (¾ cup for 4 servings). Cook, stirring, until thickened, 1-2 minutes.

  • Remove pan from heat. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, half the Parmesan, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4). (Add a splash of water if farrotto seems too thick.) Season with salt and pepper.

Serve
6
  • Divide farrotto between bowls. Top with remaining squash, remaining Parmesan, and as much sliced sage as you like. Serve.

  • Serve sausage atop farrotto.

     

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavor: Many loved the rich, autumnal flavors, especially with chicken sausage added. Some found it too salty or zesty; adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Ease of prep: Customers appreciated the ease of preparation, though some noted it was time-consuming. Pre-cut squash was a helpful touch.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding more butternut squash for extra flavor. Try incorporating kale or broccoli to balance the richness 🍲.
  • Portions: Several mentioned it was very filling; some suggested serving as a side dish or appetizer due to its richness.
  • Texture: The farro's chewy texture was divisive; ensure it's cooked thoroughly for the best experience.
AI-generated from customer reviews

Reviews from our home cooks

K
Krista RivardCooked for 2 people
|Oct 10, 2024

I wasn't sure about this one at first but I was wowed. This was phenomenally good. I ordered with chicken sausage and that I think really put it over the edge.

A
Amber BurnsCooked for 4 people
|Oct 11, 2023

This was delicious, but honestly the cream cheese was a mistake- it tasted so much better without it. Also I needed WAY more water than the recipe suggested to achieve the correct texture. Lastly, Farro takes much longer to properly cook than this recipe states. I feel like novice cooks might try this and decide they do not like Farro because they undercooked it.

R
Robin BlairCooked for 2 people
|Jan 20, 2025

This is one our favorites. It's great cold weather comfort food. We added the chicken sausage and it was even better. Leftovers for days!

M
Melissa Carella-LambertCooked for 2 people
|Jan 9, 2025

Delicious! Could have used a little more Butternut squash and was a little time consuming, but very good

J
Jessica MorganCooked for 4 people
|Oct 7, 2023

Yummy! Prob my new fav dish from HelloFresh! The sage is so amazing in this!

D
Deborah MathewsCooked for 2 people
|Oct 7, 2023

We very much enjoyed this one. I can't imagine it without the chicken sausage, which went beautifully with the other flavors.

K
Kathleen KennedyCooked for 2 people
|Oct 9, 2023

This was easy to prepare & delicious but very rich so would serve as an appetizer instead of a main course if I ordered it again.

B
Bryan OuelletteCooked for 4 people
|Oct 12, 2023

This was very good as long as the squash is fresh and of good quality.

R
Robin BlairCooked for 2 people
|Oct 21, 2024

Great fall flavors. Added sausage and it was a good hearty meal. One of my favorites yet.

M
Melissa GirardCooked for 4 people
|Jan 7, 2025

Very flavorful and filling. A perfect comfort food for a cold winter evening.

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