Risotto ai Funghi
Savor the earthy richness of creamy arborio rice infused with mushrooms and Parmesan cheese, a comforting Italian classic.
Italian⏱ 45 min⚠ Contains 1 allergen(s)
✨ High in carbohydrates✨ High in sodium✨ Good source of calcium
Ingredients
- Arborio rice1 1/2 cups
- Cremini mushrooms250 grams sliced
- Dried porcini mushrooms15 grams
- Vegetable broth6 cups hot
- Onion1/2 medium finely chopped
- Garlic2 cloves minced
- Dry white wine1/2 cup
- Parmesan cheese1/2 cup grated
- Unsalted butter4 tablespoons
- Fresh parsley2 tablespoons chopped
- Olive oil2 tablespoons
- Saltto taste
Nutrition (per serving, makes 5)
Calories448 kcal
Protein11.3 g
Carbs56.5 g
Fat17.8 g
Fiber2.7 g
Sugar4.5 g
Sodium1227 mg
Vitamin C4.3 mg
Iron0.9 mg
Calcium120 mg
Potassium332 mg
Estimated values.
Steps
- 1Rehydrate dried porcini mushrooms in 1 cup of hot broth; once softened, chop them and strain the liquid, reserving both.
- 2In a wide pot, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter, then sauté chopped onion until translucent, add minced garlic and fresh mushrooms, cooking until softened.
- 3Stir in the arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes, then deglaze with white wine and let it evaporate.
- 4Begin adding hot vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly and waiting for each addition to be absorbed before adding the next, for about 20-25 minutes.
- 5When the rice is al dente, stir in the rehydrated porcini, any remaining porcini liquid, the remaining butter, and grated parmesan cheese; continue stirring until creamy (mantecatura).
- 6Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.