Risotto and Porcini Mushrooms and Mascarpone Cheese

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Creamy and flavorful Risotto and Porcini Mushrooms and Mascarpone Cheese
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms ( about 1/2 oz )
1 can vegetable stock or ( 14 ounce ) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
cooking spray
1 cup arborio rice or 1 cup other short-grain rice
3/4 cup shallot
2 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
fresh parsley leaves , garnish ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
343
Sugar
3g
Fat
16g
Risotto is a classic Italian dish that is made by slowly cooking arborio rice in broth until it becomes rich and creamy. This recipe combines the decadent creaminess of mascarpone cheese with the earthy flavor of porcini mushrooms to make a sophisticated and flavorful main dish. While this recipe requires some time and patience, the results are well worth it. The dish is perfect for special occasions or dinner parties and can be paired with a crisp white wine or a red Chianti. The creamy texture makes this dish a comfort food favorite while the exotic flavors elevate it to a gourmet level.

Instructions

1.In a small saucepan, combine boiling water and dried porcini mushrooms. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes.
2.In a large saucepan, bring the vegetable stock/chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; keep the broth warm but not boiling.
3.Heat a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add rice, shallots, and garlic; sauté for 2 minutes. Add wine; cook for 2 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
4.Add 3 cups of hot broth mixture to rice mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next.
5.Add mushroom mixture; cook for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring constantly.
6.Remove from heat; stir in cheeses, thyme, salt, and pepper.
7.Garnish with parsley (optional)

PROS

This dish is decadently creamy and flavorful thanks to the mascarpone cheese and the rich, meaty flavor of the porcini mushrooms.

It is a sophisticated and impressive main dish that is perfect for special occasions or dinner parties.

CONS

Risotto requires constant attention and stirring, which can be time-consuming and requires patience.

It is also a relatively high-calorie dish due to the cheese and creamy texture, so should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mushrooms are low in calories and high in antioxidants and nutrients like vitamin D and iron.
Mascarpone cheese is high in calcium and protein, but also high in fat and calories, so should be enjoyed in moderation.
Overall, this dish should be treated as a special occasion indulgence rather than a regular part of one’s diet.

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