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Creamy Mushroom Risotto

A rich and velvety Italian rice dish made with arborio rice, sautéed mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, and herbs for an elegant comfort meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Risotto Base
  • 1.5 cups arborio rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 4 cups broth warm
  • 0.5 cup white wine optional
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet or saucepan
  • Ladle
  • Wooden spoon
  • Saucepan for broth

Method
 

  1. Heat broth and keep warm over low heat.
  2. Sauté mushrooms in olive oil and butter until golden, then set aside.
  3. Cook onion until translucent, then add garlic.
  4. Toast arborio rice for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Add white wine and cook until absorbed.
  6. Gradually add warm broth, stirring until absorbed before adding more.
  7. Continue until rice is tender and creamy (18–20 minutes).
  8. Stir in mushrooms, butter, Parmesan, and cream.
  9. Season, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan and serve immediately for best texture.