Mushroom Risotto with Peas

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Risotto Cravings

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (180)

Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 1 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

8 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2-ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
10 ounces white mushrooms, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or short-grain white rice
2/3 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
2/3 cup grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional

Directions

Bring the broth to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Add the porcini mushrooms. Set aside until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Keep the broth warm over very low heat.

Melt the butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the white mushrooms and garlic. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the porcini mushrooms to a cutting board. Finely chop the mushrooms and add to the saucepan. Saute until the mushrooms are tender and the juices evaporate, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice and let it toast for a few minutes. Add the wine; cook until the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of hot broth; simmer over medium-low heat until the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook until the rice is just tender and the mixture is creamy, adding more broth by cupfuls and stirring often, about 28 minutes (the rice will absorb 6 to 8 cups of broth). Stir in the peas. Mix in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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recipe Mushroom Risotto with Peas
Melissa Hillsdale, MI 11-17-2009
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ALWAYS a hit!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The first time I made this, my husband and I almost skipped the rest of the meal to keep eating the risotto. Whenever I take... it to a potluck, *everyone* wants the recipe. Do plan ahead, though, if you make this. It doesn't combine well with another dish that takes lots of tending! I usually combine it with an entree that can be baked or roasted and requires no last-minute fussing.Read more
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Katrina Potomac, MD 10-08-2009
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Add salt if you're using homemade chicken stock
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

My risotto had great flavor but was underseasoned because I used homemade chicken stock, which didn't have any salt added. ... (I didn't add any salt because of other reviews who said that it was too salty.) Otherwise, it came out well. So you shouldn't add salt if you're using chicken broth (usually from a can), but season generously if you're using homemade stock without salt. Also, I only had to use 5 cups of chicken broth, and it took longer for the rice to absorb the liquid, probably because I have an electric stove. I'll try this recipe again but add more seasoning next time.Read more
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Amanda Washington, DC 10-04-2009
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My first and favorite risotto
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I started looking for risotto recipes when I learned I needed to follow a gluten-free diet. This recipe was so easy to... follow that it was delicious the first time, and I've been making it regularly ever since. Also delicious with lemon zest or asparagus instead of peas.Read more
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vrushali Casselberry, FL 09-14-2009
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very flavorful, awsome risotto!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is easy to make . The ingredients are simple but the risotto was so flavorful , we loved it. Me and my husband... are fans of risotto in general. I love to cook it at home . So far I have tried asparagus, mixed veggie, leeks etc. But this mushroom risotto rocks! Even my 3yr old daughter loved it! She is Giada's big fan....she knew that Giada puts parmesan cheese on top of the rice, so she grated some for herself!!! Thanks Giada for such a wonderful recipe!Read more
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Cassandra Oregon City, OR 09-12-2009
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Perfect Risotto
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been making this recipe for years. The flavors are beautiful and as long as you give the risotto lots of love it will... come out perfectly. This is the best beginner risotto recipe, the flavors are well balanced and unintimidating. The peas are a fresh and sweet addition. This is defiantly my go to risotto recipe.Read more
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Rebecca Hillsborough, NC 08-07-2009
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Easy - first risotto recipe I ever tried
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Giada de-mystifies risotto and makes it so easy! It's not hard, just get all of your ingredients together before you... start. I use cremini instead of porcini and my husband loves it. I make this a lot in the fall and winter and serve it with roasted salmon.Read more