Mushroom & Asparagus Risotto with Cheese
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 oz. dried porcini mushrooms, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, divided
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots or chopped onion
- 8 oz. sliced assorted fresh mushrooms, such as button or crimini
- 1-1/2 cups arborio rice
- 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
- 8 oz. asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces, blanched 1 min in boiling water
- Salt and pepper (optional)
- 1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) Sargento® Fancy Shredded 6 Cheese Italian Cheese, divided
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Cook broth and half the porcini mushrooms in medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining porcini and fresh mushrooms; cook 3 additional minutes. Add rice; cook 1 minute over a constant simmer. If desired, add wine; simmer until absorbed.
- 3
Add 1 cup broth mixture to skillet. Simmer, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed. Continue to add broth 1/2 cup at a time, keeping rice mixture at a constant simmer and stirring frequently. Repeat until rice is cooked through and creamy, using all broth mixture, about 18 minutes. (If needed, add hot water 1/2 cup at a time in place of broth.) Stir in asparagus; heat through.
- 4
Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup cheese. Top with remaining cheese and serve.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 4
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523
Total Fat 19.0g
Saturated Fat 7.4g
Trans Fat 7.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 33g
Sodium 1306g
Carbohydrates 69g
Protein 21g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Vitamin A 57g
Vitamin C 7g
Calcium 303g
Iron 3g
