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Home » Course » Main Dish » Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

By: Rosemary Published: March 15, 2022

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Mushroom Risotto is a creamy rice dish made with broth, white rice, mushrooms, and two kinds of cheese. Some mascarpone cheese makes it rich and creamy and Parmesan adds lots of flavor. Homemade risotto is not hard to make and the results are amazing. This is a classic Italian recipe every home cook should try.

Mushroom risotto in a black pan.

Somehow, and I’m not sure why, risotto got a reputation for being difficult to make. My friends and family who don’t cook as much are so surprised to learn that it’s actually quite easy, it just takes a little patience.

For this mushroom risotto, you don’t need any special skills or equipment. If you can stir, you can make it! And there is really nothing better than homemade creamy risotto. It’s rich and cheesy with delicious mushrooms. Perfect for a cold day.

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      • *Depending if you make your own or store bought, you may not need to add salt. So taste for salt.
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    • Instructions 
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Olive oil (divided)
  • Butter
  • Minced garlic
  • Sliced mushrooms
  • Salt and pepper
  • Chopped parsley
  • White rice – regular long grain or arborio
  • Minced shallot
  • Vegetable broth – homemade or store bought
  • Mascarpone
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Steps

In a large pan, cook the garlic in olive oil and butter. Cook it for one minute, or just until it’s fragrant. Add the mushrooms, salt and pepper, and parsley.

Mushroom risotto adding the garlic and mushrooms in the pan.

Stir and cook them until the mushrooms are soft and golden brown.

The cooked mushrooms in the black pan.

In a large pan, combine the rest of the olive oil and butter and, once the butter is melted, add the rice. Stir to combine then cook the rice over medium heat for two minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cooking the rice in the pan.

Add a 1/2 cup of broth to the pan. At this point, adjust the heat if needed. You want the broth to gently simmer so lower the heat, if needed. Stir the rice. As the broth simmers, the rice will absorb it. Once most of the liquid is absorbed, add another 1/2 cup of broth.

Adding the broth and cooking.
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    Continue this process until the rice is cooked to al dente. You may not need to add all of the broth. It will take about 20 to 30 minutes for the rice to cook this way.

    Add the cooked mushrooms to the rice. Stir in the mascarpone and Parmesan cheese. For serving, I like to add a little more Parmesan and chopped parsley for garnish.

    Adding the mushrooms & mascarpone.

    Tips for Making the Best Risotto

    For this recipe, you can use storebought broth or you can use homemade. Depending on your broth, you may need more or less salt in the dish. It’s always better to wait to add salt until it’s done – so, give it a taste and add more if you think it needs it.

    I like to use vegetable broth, but you can also use chicken broth if that’s what you have on hand.

    Don’t rush adding the broth to the rice. You want the rice to slowly absorb the liquid. It will release starch and turn very tender and creamy. If the rice cooks too fast it will have a completely different texture.

    Any kind of mushrooms you like will work in this dish. I have used this recipe to make wild mushroom risotto, too. No matter which kind you use, it helps to slice or chop them into equal-sized pieces so they cook evenly.

    Mushroom risotto is best when it’s made. If you have leftovers, you can reheat them with a splash of broth to thin it. Or, even better, use it to make homemade arancini which are delicious rice balls.

    Mushroom risotto in a black pan with some on a spoon.

    Do you need wine to make risotto?

    No, you don’t have to add wine to risotto. Many recipes call for this, but I like to make my mushroom risotto without wine. If you do want to add some, you should add it while the rice first cooks before adding any broth. Let it bubble and evaporate before adding the broth.

    More Recipes

    Once you know how to make risotto it’s easy to switch up the ingredients. Here are other versions I’ve made that are delicious, too.

    • Squash Risotto can be made with pumpkin, butternut squash, or acorn squash for a great fall dish.
    • Four Cheese Risotto combines Swiss, Fontina, Parmesan, and Gorgonzola for the richest, cheesiest risotto.
    • During the summer I love to make Zucchini Risotto – it’s a great way to use up all that extra zucchini.

    This Italian mushroom risotto is always a favorite at our house. Pair it with a salad and a glass of wine for a great lunch or dinner. Enjoy!

    Up close mushroom risotto.
    Mushroom risotto in a black pan.

    Italian Mushroom Risotto Recipe

    Rosemary Molloy
    Mushroom Risotto is a creamy rice dish made with broth, white rice, mushrooms, and two kinds of cheese. Get tips for making the best homemade risotto!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Lunch, Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 470 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
    • 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
    • 1 clove garlic (minced)
    • 2-3 cups sliced mushrooms
    • 1-2 dashes pepper
    • 1 pinch salt*
    • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley
    • 1¼ cup white rice
    • 1 shallot (minced)
    • 3-4 cups vegetable broth (homemade or store bought)*
    • ⅓-½ cup mascarpone
    • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

    *Depending if you make your own or store bought, you may not need to add salt. So taste for salt.

      EXTRAS

      • 2-3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
      • ½ tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley

      Instructions
       

      • In a large pan add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of butter and garlic, cook for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms, salt and pepper and parsley, cook until mushrooms are tender and slightly golden.
      • In an another large pan add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and butter, melt, add the rice, stir to combine then cook on medium heat for about 1-2 minutes, stirring often.
      • Add the broth a little at a time (about 1/2 cup at a time), stirring often, lower heat a little, you want a low simmer, you do not want the rice to cook too quickly. Let the rice absorb the broth (but not dry out, a little moist) before adding more. Taste for salt (you may not have to add any if you have a salty broth), cook for approximately 20-30 minutes or until the rice is al dente, not mushy and a little moisture remains.
      • Add the mushrooms and stir to combine well, add the mascarpone and parmesan, gently combine. Top with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!

      Notes

      Mushroom risotto is best when it’s made. If you have leftovers, you can reheat them with a splash of broth to thin it. 

      Nutrition

      Calories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 930mgPotassium: 272mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1017IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 1mg
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        1. michelle ruggiero says

          March 15, 2022 at 4:19 pm

          5 stars
          Viewers please note you should have your broth simmering in a separate pot as you add to the rice mixture. Also Arborio rice is the best for this dish. And lastly on personal preference I chop the mushrooms because with small grains of rice you dont want a large piece of mushroom in this dish. Otherwise this is a very good recipe!

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