Creamy Garlic Parmesan Risotto with Sautéed Mushrooms

Ingredients

Main Components:
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Sautéed Mushrooms:
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Garnish:
- Freshly chopped parsley (optional)
- Additional grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken Broth:
- In a medium saucepan, warm the chicken broth over low heat. Keep it warm but not simmering throughout the cooking process.

2. Cook the Mushrooms:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and sautée until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1 clove of minced garlic and thyme. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.

3. Start the Risotto:
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and 3 cloves of minced garlic, cooking until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

4. Toast the Rice:
- Stir in the Arborio rice, coating it thoroughly with the butter and oil mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges of the rice are translucent.

5. Add Wine and Begin Adding Broth:
- Pour in the white wine, stirring constantly until it is fully absorbed by the rice.
- Gradually add the warm chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Allow each addition to be absorbed before adding the next, maintaining a gentle simmer. This process should take about 18-20 minutes until the risotto is creamy and the rice is al dente.

6. Finish the Risotto:
- Once the rice reaches the desired texture, add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Combine and Serve:
- Fold the sautéed mushrooms into the risotto.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.

Total Time

PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Risotto, Garlic Risotto, Parmesan Risotto, Mushroom Risotto, Creamy Risotto, Arborio Rice, Italian Dinner, Gourmet Meal, Easy Risotto Recipe, Comfort Food

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total calories: 1,600

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