Authentic Porcini Mushroom Risotto from Italy
Authentic Porcini Mushroom Risotto from Italy is rich and creamy, with deep, woodsy notes from dried porcini balanced by white wine and a buttery finish. Parmesan melts in to create a silky texture that clings to each grain of Arborio rice. Serve this elegant dish for a cozy dinner or as a refined centerpiece at a small gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook39 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Authentic Porcini Mushroom Risotto from Italy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the porcini mushrooms in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak until tender, about 1 hour. Drain them, keeping the soaking liquid. Squeeze out the excess water from the mushrooms and roughly chop them.
- 2
Bring the beef stock to a boil in a saucepan. Lower the heat to keep it at a simmer and cover to keep it warm.
- 3
Warm 3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Remove and discard the garlic cloves; pour in 1/2 cup wine. Raise the heat to medium-high and simmer until the wine reduces, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil with 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir the shallot until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the Arborio rice and cook, stirring, until toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Pour in the remaining 1/2 cup wine. Simmer until the wine is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Ladle in 1/3 of the warm stock to the saucepan; cook and stir until it is absorbed. Continue adding the remaining stock and the reserved soaking liquid in small amounts, cooking and stirring constantly, until the risotto is tender and creamy, 15 to 18 minutes.
- 6
Take the risotto off the heat; stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the Parmesan cheese. Let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 680.88 kcal High 34%
- Protein 14.12 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 81.6 g 30%
- Total Fat 28.04 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 11.49 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 38.63 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 495.49 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 5.72 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 3.48 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 98.06 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.86 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 136.64 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.62 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.95 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Authentic Porcini Mushroom Risotto from Italy is an Italian side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 54 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Arborio Rice, Beef Stock, Butter, and Dried Porcini Mushroom. Each serving provides about 680.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Authentic Porcini Mushroom Risotto from Italy?
- It is an Italian risotto recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Authentic Porcini Mushroom Risotto from Italy made of?
- The main ingredients are Arborio Rice, Beef Stock, Butter, Dried Porcini Mushroom, Dried Rosemary. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Authentic Porcini Mushroom Risotto from Italy?
- About 54 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 39 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 680.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Authentic Porcini Mushroom Risotto from Italy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Authentic Porcini Mushroom Risotto from Italy healthy?
- Authentic Porcini Mushroom Risotto from Italy has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 680.88 calories and 14.12 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 495.49 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.49 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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