Ella’s Italian Pub Rustic Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

Creamy risotto cooked slowly with earthy mushrooms and finished with sharp Parmesan cheese for a comforting Italian classic. This Italian-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs arborio rice, cremini mushrooms, sliced, shallots, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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 cup arborio rice
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 2 shallots, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced shallots and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, cooking for 5-6 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes until edges become translucent.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and cook, stirring constantly, until absorbed.
5. Step 5: Gradually add 4 cups warm vegetable broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and allowing liquid to absorb before adding more, cooking for 20-25 minutes until rice is creamy and al dente.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until creamy and well combined. Serve immediately.