Farro Risotto with Tomatoes and Parmesan

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 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)