Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushroom Risotto
A quick and easy one-pot risotto featuring creamy garlic, parmesan, and tender mushrooms, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (300g) Arborio rice
- 8 oz (225g) fresh mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- 4 cups (950ml) vegetable or chicken broth, warmed
- 1 cup (100g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- ½ cup (120ml) dry white wine (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms and a pinch of salt; cook 5-7 minutes until golden and moisture evaporates.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Arborio rice, stirring constantly to coat grains; toast for 2-3 minutes until edges become translucent.
- Pour in white wine (if using) and stir until mostly absorbed, about 2 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Add ½ cup warm broth and stir gently until mostly absorbed. Repeat adding broth ½ cup at a time, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender but al dente.
- Remove from heat; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and grated Parmesan until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let risotto rest covered for 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Keep broth warm to ensure even cooking and creamy texture. Stir gently but frequently to release rice starches. If risotto is too thick, add warm broth or water to loosen. Use good-quality freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and melt. Avoid burnt garlic by cooking it briefly and carefully. Mushrooms should be cooked with space to brown, not steam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
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