Genuine 1940s D-18 Guitar-Style Mushroom Risotto
A rich, creamy risotto inspired by Martin's vintage guitar craftsmanship, featuring earthy mushrooms and a perfectly al dente texture. This Italian-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs arborio rice, mixed mushrooms, shallot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 510 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
- 1.5 cups arborio rice
- 8 oz mixed mushrooms
- 1 medium shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Finely chop mushrooms, shallot, and garlic. Mince 2 cloves garlic and finely chop shallot. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Step 2: Add mushrooms and sauté for 8 minutes until golden and moisture evaporates. Stir in chopped shallot and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly until rice becomes translucent around edges.
- Step 4: Pour in white wine and cook, stirring constantly, until fully absorbed (about 3 minutes). Begin adding chicken stock 1/2 cup at a time, waiting until each addition is absorbed before adding more, stirring frequently.
- Step 5: After 20 minutes of cooking, the rice should be creamy but still firm. Remove from heat, stir in 1/2 cup grated parmesan, 2 tbsp butter, and 1 tsp salt. Let rest 5 minutes before serving, then sprinkle with fresh parsley.








