Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Serves: 2 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 50 mins
Ingredients
- 300g Arborio rice (or Carnaroli rice)
- 450g fresh woodland mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 litre vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 120ml dry white wine
- 60g grated Parmesan cheese
- 45g unsalted butter
- 30ml olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Directions
- Sauté the mushrooms: In a large, deep skillet or a wide saucepan, heat 15ml of olive oil and sauté the mushrooms until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside half of the mushrooms for later.
- Sauté the onions and garlic: In the same skillet, add the remaining 15ml of olive oil and sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Toast the rice: Add the Arborio rice to the skillet and stir to coat with the oil and butter. Toast for about 2 minutes until slightly translucent at the edges.
- Deglaze with wine: Pour the white wine into the skillet and stir until mostly absorbed by the rice.
- Cook the risotto: Add warm broth, about 125ml at a time, stirring constantly until the liquid is absorbed before adding more. Continue until the rice is cooked al dente and creamy (about 18-20 minutes).
- Finish the risotto: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and 30g of butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add sautéed mushrooms: Stir in the reserved sautéed mushrooms to add texture and flavor.
- Serve: Spoon the mushroom risotto into individual serving plates or bowls.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top.
- Enjoy: Serve the mushroom risotto while it's hot and creamy. Buon appetito!
Mushroom Soup
Serves: 2 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 25 mins
Ingredients
- 500g woodland mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Sauté mushrooms with 2 tbsp butter until golden. Reserve 1/3 for garnish.
- Sauté onions and garlic in remaining butter.
- Add flour to create a roux.
- Gradually add broth and thyme. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in cream and reserved mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or chives if desired.
Mushroom Tortellini
Serves: 2 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 25 mins
Ingredients
- 250g mushroom tortellini
- 250g fresh woodland mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions.
- Sauté mushrooms in 1 tbsp butter and olive oil until golden. Reserve half for topping.
- Add minced garlic and cook briefly. Pour in heavy cream, simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine cooked tortellini with sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and remaining butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve, topping with reserved mushrooms and chopped parsley if desired.
Mushroom Bolognese
Serves: 2 Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 45 mins
Ingredients
- 400g pasta of your choice (such as fettuccine, tagliatelle, or pappardelle)
- 500g woodland mushrooms, cleaned and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup vegetable or mushroom broth
- 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Directions
- Sauté mushrooms in olive oil until golden. Reserve 1/3 for garnish.
- Sauté onions, garlic, carrot, and celery until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, red wine, thyme, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer the sauce for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Blend the sauce (optional) for a smoother texture.
- Stir in heavy cream and reserved mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve over cooked pasta, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.