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Creamy Mushroom Risotto with garlic butter mushrooms and fresh herbs

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

An easy and comforting dinner featuring creamy Arborio rice, sautéed mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for nights when you want something special.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Arborio rice The classic risotto rice.
  • 8 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms Sliced.
  • 1 medium onion or shallot Chopped.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 4 cups warm chicken or vegetable broth Must be warm.
  • 2 tbsp butter Plus a bit for cooking mushrooms.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil To prevent butter from burning.
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated.
  • 1/2 cup white wine Optional, add brightness.
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning.
  • a pinch thyme Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Warm your broth in a saucepan on low until hot but not boiling.
  2. In a wide pan, heat olive oil and a bit of butter. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for about a minute before stirring, then season with salt and pepper.
  3. Remove the mushrooms from the pan once golden and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add a touch more butter if needed. Cook chopped onion until soft, then add minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in Arborio rice and cook for about 1 minute to coat it with flavor.
  6. Add a splash of white wine and stir until mostly absorbed.
  7. Gradually add warm broth, one ladle at a time, stirring gently until mostly absorbed before adding more. This process should take about 18 to 22 minutes.
  8. When the rice is tender but al dente, stir the mushrooms back in. Remove from heat and add grated Parmesan and a final spoon of butter.
  9. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed, then let sit for one minute before serving.

Notes

Keep the broth warm and taste as you go. For a looser texture, serve immediately as it thickens as it sits.