Mushroom Risotto
Creamy Arborio rice slowly cooked with a mix of wild mushrooms, white wine, and finished with Parmesan and butter. The epitome of Italian comfort cooking.
10 min
Prep
35 min
Cook
45 min
Total
4
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Saute the mushrooms for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and all moisture has evaporated. Season with salt and remove to a plate.
In the same pan, add 1 tbsp butter. Saute the onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Add the Arborio rice and stir for 1-2 minutes until the edges become slightly translucent. Pour in the white wine and stir until fully absorbed.
Add the warm broth one ladle at a time (about 3/4 cup), stirring frequently. Wait until each addition is mostly absorbed before adding the next. This takes about 18-20 minutes total.
Tip: The broth must be warm. Cold broth shocks the rice and slows cooking, leading to a gummy texture.
When the rice is creamy and al dente (tender with a slight bite in the center), remove from heat. Fold in the mushrooms, remaining butter, Parmesan, and thyme.
Let rest for 2 minutes. The risotto should spread slowly when plated, not sit in a stiff mound. Adjust with a splash of broth if too thick. Season with pepper and serve.
Nutrition per Serving
460kcal
Calories
14g
Protein
56g
Carbs
18g
Fat
3g
Fiber
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