Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms and Mascarpone |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Mascarpone is a buttery-rich cheese that gives this risotto its luxurious creamy consistency. Porcini mushrooms have a smooth, meaty texture when hydrated; their pungent, woodsy taste gives an extraordinary depth to this dish, wonderfully reminiscent of the original version I tasted in Italy. I chose the shallots for their mild onion flavor. -Kathleen Kanen Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups boiling water |
1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce) |
1 (14-ounce) can less-sodium beef broth |
cooking spray |
1 cup uncooked arborio rice or other short-grain rice |
3/4 cup chopped shallots |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 cup dry white wine |
1/4 cup (2 ounces) grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese |
1/4 cup (1 ounce) mascarpone cheese |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Combine boiling water and mushrooms; let stand 10 minutes or until soft. Drain through a colander over a bowl. Reserve 1 1/4 cups soaking liquid, and chop mushrooms.
2. Bring soaking liquid and broth to a simmer in a small saucepan (do not boil). Keep broth mixture warm over low heat.
3. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add rice, shallots, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add wine, and cook until liquid evaporates (about 2 minutes).
4. Add 1 cup broth mixture to rice mixture; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring occasionally. Add remaining broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring occasionally until each portion of broth mixture is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes total). Add mushrooms, cheeses, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir gently just until the cheese melts. Serve warm.
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