Description
Creamy Mushroom Risotto is the ultimate fall comfort food, perfect for cozy nights. This rich and velvety dish features earthy mushrooms combined with creamy Arborio rice, creating a warm and satisfying experience that feels like a hug in a bowl. Ideal for intimate dinners or entertaining guests, this simple recipe delivers impressive results with just a handful of ingredients. Enjoy the delightful aroma and flavors as you savor every bite of this comforting classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms (cremini and shiitake), sliced
- 4 cups vegetable broth, warmed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Saut? aromatics: In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then stir in garlic for an additional minute.
- Cook mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms and saut? until golden brown (about 8 minutes).
- Toast rice: Stir in Arborio rice and cook for about 2 minutes until edges are translucent.
- Add broth gradually: Pour in warm vegetable broth one ladle at a time, allowing each addition to absorb before adding more (18-20 minutes total).
- Finish with cheese: Once the rice is al dente, remove from heat and mix in butter and Parmesan until creamy.
- Serve: Dish into bowls or plates, garnishing with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg