Mushroom Farrotto with Chunky Tomato Sauce

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== Ingredients ==
* 5 cups vegetable stock
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 2 tbsp butter or soy margarine
* 3 cups chopped portobello mushrooms
* 2 cups chopped cremini mushrooms
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 1½ cups farro, rinsed and drained
* 1 cup dry white wine (optional)
* 6 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
* salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
* 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
=== Chunky tomato sauce ===
* 14 oz can chopped tomatoes
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
* 1 tsp sugar
* salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
* 2 tbsp olive oil
== Directions ==
# In medium saucepan, bring stock to a boil.
# Reduce heat to low.
# In large saucepan, heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
# Add both mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes.
# Using slotted spoon, transfer mushroom mixture to bowl and set aside.
# Add remaining tablespoon of butter and onion and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes.
# Add farro to pan and stir to coat with oil.
# Add wine and cook, stirring until liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute.
# Add 1 cup hot stock to pan and stir in mushrooms.
# Cook, stirring occasionally, adding more hot stock as it is absorbed, until farro is tender but still firm, about 20 minutes.
=== Chunky tomato sauce ===
# Meanwhile, make tomato sauce.
# In small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
# Add onion, garlic and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
# Add tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper.
# Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, 15 to 20 minutes.
# To serve, stir grated cheese, if using, into farro and season with salt and pepper.
# Spoon into serving bowls and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
# Top each serving with tomato sauce.
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