True Craftsmanship Mushroom & Thyme Risotto

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A creamy, slow-simmered risotto featuring earthy mushrooms and fresh thyme, embodying the 'true' essence of Italian comfort food with meticulous technique. This Italian-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Arborio rice, mushrooms, shallot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add diced shallot and cook for 2 minutes until translucent, then add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until golden and moisture evaporates.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice, coating each grain with butter. Add 1/2 cup white wine and simmer, stirring constantly, until fully absorbed (about 3 minutes).
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup vegetable broth to the rice mixture, stirring constantly until absorbed. Continue adding broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each addition is absorbed (about 18-20 minutes total), maintaining a gentle simmer.
  4. Step 4: When rice is al dente (creamy but still slightly firm), stir in 2 tbsp fresh thyme, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes to thicken.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately, garnished with extra thyme and Parmesan, with a side of steamed asparagus.

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