PORTOBELLO RISOTTO WITH MASCARPONE

Portobello Risotto with Mascarpone image

Portobello mushrooms add a beefy flavor to this creamy classic. Each serving is topped with soft, buttery mascarpone cheese, which makes it extra special. -Carmella Ryan, Rockville Centre, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups water
1 can (14 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup chopped shallots
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup uncooked arborio rice
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth
1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat water and broth and keep warm. In a large saucepan, saute shallots and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until shallots are tender. Add the rice, thyme, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in wine. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed. , Add heated broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. (Cooking time is about 20 minutes.) , Add mushrooms and Parmesan cheese; stir gently until cheese is melted. Garnish each serving with a heaping tablespoon of mascarpone. Serve immediately. Freeze option: Before adding mascarpone cheese, freeze cooled risotto mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Garnish as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.