Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Luxuriously creamy Italian rice stirred to velvety perfection with Parmesan
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 10, 2026
Risotto requires attention but rewards you with the creamiest, most luxurious rice you've ever tasted. The constant stirring releases starch from the Arborio rice, creating a naturally creamy sauce.
Earthy mushrooms, white wine, and a blizzard of Parmesan make this version irresistible.
The final consistency should be loose — it should flow like lava when plated, not hold its shape.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 8 oz mixed mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 5 cups warm chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
Instructions
- 1
Sauté mushrooms in olive oil until golden. Season and set aside.
- 2
In the same pan, cook onion in butter until soft. Add garlic and rice. Toast 2 minutes.
- 3
Add wine and stir until absorbed.
- 4
Add warm stock one ladle at a time, stirring constantly. Wait until each addition is absorbed before adding the next.
- 5
After 18-20 minutes, rice should be al dente and creamy. Stir in mushrooms, Parmesan, and thyme.
- 6
Remove from heat. Let rest 2 minutes — it will thicken slightly. Serve immediately.
