One-Pot Mushroom and Pea Risotto with Parmesan

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Creamy risotto cooked in one pot with earthy mushrooms, sweet peas, and finished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This Italian-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs olive oil, shallot, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped shallot
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 5 cups, kept warm vegetable broth
• 8 oz cremini, sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup, thawed frozen peas
• 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped (optional) fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped shallot and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened and browned.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice and toast for 1-2 minutes until grains are opaque around edges.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and cook, stirring constantly, until mostly absorbed.
5. Step 5: Gradually add 5 cups warm vegetable broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and allowing liquid to absorb before adding more, cooking for about 20 minutes until rice is creamy and tender.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1 cup thawed frozen peas, 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes until heated through and creamy.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.