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Creamy mushroom risotto served in a bowl, topped with parmesan, mushrooms, and parsley. 🌿🍚

Creamy Mushroom Risotto – Easy Italian Classic

5 from 1 vote
This Creamy Mushroom Risotto is a rich and comforting Italian classic — packed with earthy mushrooms, garlic, and parmesan. Each spoonful is creamy, flavorful, and made to impress — yet surprisingly easy to make at home.Perfect for cozy dinners, date nights, or when you crave a bowl of pure comfort.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g arborio rice
  • 250 g mixed mushrooms (button, cremini, or porcini)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 30 g butter
  • 20 ml olive oil
  • 60 ml white wine (optional)
  • 600 ml vegetable broth (warm)
  • 50 g grated parmesan
  • 30 ml cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Large skillet or risotto pan
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Sauté the mushrooms: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
    Sautéing mushrooms in butter and olive oil for creamy mushroom risotto. 🍄
  2. Cook the aromatics: In the same pan, add onion and garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
    Cooking onion and garlic until fragrant for creamy mushroom risotto base. 🧄🧅
  3. Toast the rice: Add arborio rice and stir for 1 minute until the grains are coated and slightly translucent.
  4. Deglaze with wine: Pour in the white wine and stir until absorbed. (Skip if avoiding alcohol.)
  5. Add broth gradually: Add warm broth, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until each addition is absorbed.
    Adding warm broth gradually while stirring creamy mushroom risotto until smooth. 🥣
  6. Add mushrooms back: Once the rice is nearly done, stir in the sautéed mushrooms.
    Mixing sautéed mushrooms back into creamy mushroom risotto for rich flavor. 🍄
  7. Finish and serve: Add parmesan, a knob of butter, and cream (optional). Stir until rich and creamy. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
    Creamy mushroom risotto served in a bowl, topped with parmesan, mushrooms, and parsley. 🌿🍚

Notes

Use warm broth to maintain risotto’s creamy texture.
Don’t rush the stirring — slow and steady makes it perfect.
Add a drizzle of truffle oil for a gourmet twist. ✨