You don't have to be a trained chef to make the perfect risotto at home. With this easy recipe, anyone can create a restaurant-quality risotto that's perfectly creamy and satisfying. Sautéed shallots, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, and thyme are used to build a robust and flavorful foundation on which arborio rice and hot stock are melded. With each stir of the spoon, the starches thicken, and the earthy essence of the mushrooms builds depth of flavor. A sprinkle of parsley, Parmesan, salt, and pepper adds the finishing touch. From intimate gatherings to lavish dinner parties, this savory dish promises to soothe, satisfy, and impress at the same time!

Quick Info

⏱️ 75 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 98%

Nutrition

429 cal • 19g protein • 51g carbs • 17g fat

Tags

[Gluten-Free] • [Healthy] • [Vegetarian] • [Dinner] • [Lunch] • [Under 1 Hour] • [Low-Sugar] • [High-Fiber]

Ingredients

• 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock or vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 1½ cups arborio rice
• ½ cup white wine
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Instructions Preview

1. Add the stock to a medium pot and bring to…
2. Heat the olive oil in a wide, tall pot ove…
3. Add the shiitake mushrooms and butter. Coo…

…and 8 more steps

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Recipe by: Matt Ciampa • From: Tasty 101