Creamy Mascarpone and Mushroom Risotto

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-06 · Updated 2026-07-06

A rich and comforting risotto made creamy with mascarpone cheese and earthy mushrooms, perfect for an elegant Italian dinner. This Italian-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs arborio rice, chicken broth, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
• 5 cups, kept warm chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small, finely diced (about 1/2 cup) white onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp leaves, chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 small finely diced white onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until they release moisture and begin to brown.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice edges become translucent.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and stir continuously until the wine is mostly absorbed.
5. Step 5: Add 5 cups warm chicken broth one ladle at a time, stirring often and waiting until each ladle is mostly absorbed before adding the next, for about 18-20 minutes until rice is creamy and tender.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until silky and well combined. Serve immediately.