Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Published: Saturday, January 7, 2023
A creamy and comforting mushroom risotto with a hint of parmesan cheese
This creamy mushroom risotto is a classic Italian dish that I learned to make while living in Italy. I was taught by a local chef who had been making this dish for years. It was served to me one evening at a small family-run trattoria in the countryside. The risotto was cooked to perfection and the mushrooms gave it a rich and earthy flavor. I have been making this dish ever since and it is always a hit with my friends and family.
Recipe
Serves
4
Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
45 Mins
Difficulty
4 / 5
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil (45 mL)
- 1 onion, finely chopped (1 onion)
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced (2 cloves)
- 2 cups of arborio rice (400 g)
- 1/2 cup of white wine (120 mL)
- 6 cups of vegetable stock, heated (1.4 L)
- 1/2 pound of mushrooms, sliced (225 g)
- 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated (25 g)
- 2 tablespoons of butter (30 g)
- Salt and pepper to taste (1/4 teaspoon of each)
Cooking Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir to coat in the oil. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the white wine and cook until it is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
- Add the heated vegetable stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow each cup to be absorbed before adding the next. This should take about 20 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese, butter, salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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