CREAMY MUSHROOM, PEA & FARRO CASSEROLE

Creamy Mushroom, Pea & Farro Casserole image

Try something new for dinner tonight with this Creamy Mushroom, Pea & Farro Casserole. Made with pearled farro, alfredo sauce, cheese, mushrooms and more, this farro casserole has rich flavor that your family will love. You can even make it ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups pearled farro, uncooked
6 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups)
1 jar (15 oz.) CLASSICO Light Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce
2/3 cup frozen peas
1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend, divided
2 green onions, sliced, divided
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Cook farro as directed on package.
Meanwhile, cook mushrooms in medium nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 4 to 5 min. or until tender, stirring frequently.
Drain farro; spoon into large bowl. Add mushrooms, pasta sauce, peas, thyme, 1/2 cup cheese and 2 Tbsp. onions; mix lightly.
Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining cheese, then bread crumbs.
Bake 20 to 25 min. or until casserole is heated through and topping is lightly browned.
Sprinkle with remaining onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g