Farro Risotto with Tomatoes and Parmesan

Ingredients (13)

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 small shallot finely diced (or 1/2 small yellow onion)
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked farro rinsed and drained
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth divided (or use chicken broth if you do not need the farro risotto to be vegetarian)
• 1 (14-ounce) can no-salt-added petite diced tomatoes or 1 pound grated fresh tomatoes
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• Chopped fresh basil optional