How to Make Creamy and Delicious Risotto ai Funghi: A Trattoria Don Pietro Recipe

In this blog post, we'll share a recipe and cooking tips for making Trattoria Don Pietro's signature Risotto ai Funghi, a classic Italian dish that's a favorite among our customers. This dish features creamy Arborio rice that's cooked with flavorful mushrooms and Parmesan cheese. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Ingredients:

- 1 cup Arborio rice

- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

- 1/2 cup dry white wine

- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

- 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms

- 1/4 cup chopped onion

- 2 garlic cloves, minced

- 2 tablespoons butter

- Salt and pepper, to taste

- Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, heat the broth over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.

2. In a separate large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

3. Add the onion and garlic to the saucepan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

4. Add the Arborio rice to the saucepan and stir to coat with the butter.

5. Add the white wine to the saucepan and stir until it's absorbed by the rice.

6. Add a ladleful of the hot broth to the saucepan and stir until it's absorbed by the rice.

7. Continue adding the broth, one ladleful at a time, stirring constantly and waiting until each addition is absorbed before adding the next.

8. After about 15-20 minutes, when the rice is tender but still slightly firm to the bite, add the chopped mushrooms and Parmesan cheese to the saucepan and stir to combine.

9. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese is melted and creamy.

10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

We hope you enjoy making and savoring this classic Italian dish at home. Don't forget to pair it with a glass of your favorite white wine for the ultimate dining experience.