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Best Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Best Mushroom Risotto Recipe

A creamy Italian rice dish with mushrooms, Parmesan, and rich flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rest 2 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Risotto:
  • 1½ cups arborio rice
  • 1 pound mushrooms
  • 1 small onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cups broth
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Topping:
  • Fresh parsley
  • Extra Parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Heat broth and keep warm.
  • Cook mushrooms until browned and set aside.
  • Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  • Toast rice briefly.
  • Add first ladle of broth and stir.
  • Continue adding broth gradually while stirring.
  • Cook until rice is tender but slightly firm.
  • Stir mushrooms back into risotto.
  • Add cheese and seasoning.
  • Rest briefly and serve.

Notes

Use warm broth
Stir frequently
Do not rush cooking
Serve immediately