Best 4 Gorgonzola And Wild Mushroom Risotto Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Gorgonzola and Wild Mushroom Risotto! This classic Italian dish tantalizes the taste buds with its creamy texture, bold flavors, and earthy aromas. The risotto is crafted with Arborio rice, slowly cooked in a flavorful broth infused with sautéed wild mushrooms, white wine, and a touch of garlic. The addition of creamy Gorgonzola cheese elevates the dish to a new level of richness and complexity. Discover the art of preparing this delectable risotto with our step-by-step recipe, complete with variations and serving suggestions. Embark on a culinary adventure and treat yourself to this luxurious and satisfying meal.

In addition to the Gorgonzola and Wild Mushroom Risotto, our article offers a collection of equally enticing risotto recipes:

- **Butternut Squash and Spinach Risotto:** Experience the vibrant flavors of autumn with this colorful risotto, featuring roasted butternut squash, tender spinach, and a hint of nutmeg.

- **Seafood Risotto:** Dive into the depths of the ocean with this seafood extravaganza, brimming with succulent shrimp, calamari, and mussels, all nestled in a creamy saffron-infused risotto.

- **Asparagus and Goat Cheese Risotto:** Delight in the delicate balance of flavors in this springtime risotto, where fresh asparagus and creamy goat cheese come together in perfect harmony.

- **Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Risotto:** Embark on a Mediterranean adventure with this flavorful risotto, featuring sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic basil pesto, and a touch of Parmesan cheese.

- **Black Truffle Risotto:** Indulge in the luxuriousness of black truffles in this elegant risotto, where earthy truffle flavors mingle with the richness of cream and butter.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as you explore our diverse collection of risotto recipes, each offering a unique culinary experience.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GORGONZOLA AND PORCINI MUSHROOM RISOTTO



Gorgonzola and Porcini Mushroom Risotto image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 1/2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
3/4 cup (3 ounces) Gorgonzola, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the stock to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the porcini mushrooms. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside for 30 minutes until the mushrooms are tender. Using a slotted spoon, remove the mushrooms and set aside.
  • Reheat the stock to a simmer and keep warm over low heat.
  • In a large, heavy saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and mushrooms and cook until the onions are tender but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat with the butter. Add the wine and simmer until the wine has almost evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of warm stock and stir until almost completely absorbed, about 2 minutes. Continue with remaining stock, adding 1/2 cup at a time, and allowing each addition to be absorbed, until the rice is tender to the bite and the mixture is creamy, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan, Gorgonzola, chives, salt and pepper. Transfer the risotto to a serving bowl. Serve immediately.

WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO



Wild Mushroom Risotto image

Provided by Lori De Mori

Categories     Mushroom     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Parmesan     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 1/2 pounds fresh wild mushrooms
(such as cèpe [porcini], hen of the woods, chanterelle, or stemmed shiitake); large mushrooms sliced, small mushrooms halved or quartered
7 cups (about) low-salt chicken broth
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped leek (white and pale green parts only)
1 1/4 cups arborio rice (8 to 9 ounces)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup dry white vermouth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 of mushrooms and sprinkle with salt. Sauté mushrooms until tender and beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to medium bowl. Working in 3 more batches, repeat with 6 tablespoons butter, remaining mushrooms, and salt and pepper.
  • Bring 7 cups chicken broth to simmer in medium saucepan; keep warm. Melt remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add leek, sprinkle with salt, and sauté until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add rice and increase heat to medium. Stir until edges of rice begin to look translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add white wine and vermouth and stir until liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup warm chicken broth; stir until almost all broth is absorbed, about 1 minute. Continue adding broth by 3/4 cupfuls, stirring until almost all broth is absorbed before adding more, until rice is halfway cooked, about 10 minutes. Stir in sautéed mushrooms. Continue adding broth by 3/4 cupfuls, stirring until almost all broth is absorbed before adding more, until rice is tender but still firm to bite and risotto is creamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, if using. Transfer risotto to serving bowl. Pass additional Parmesan cheese alongside, if desired.

PETITE FILET WITH GORGONZOLA AND PORCINI MUSHROOM SAUCE



Petite Filet with Gorgonzola and Porcini Mushroom Sauce image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (4 to 6-ounce) petite filet of beef
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4-pound (about 1 cup) dried porcini mushrooms, soaked and strained
1 shallot, sliced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces (about 3 tablespoons) Gorgonzola
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe medium skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully place the filet in the pan. Cook until browned on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes a side. Transfer the steak to the oven and bake until a meat thermometer reads 130 degrees F. for medium-rare, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the beef from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and the shallots and cook until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Add the thyme, white wine, salt, and pepper and continue to cook until all of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the Gorgonzola, mayonnaise, and mustard in a food processor and combine until smooth. Transfer the Gorgonzola mixture to the skillet with mushrooms and shallots. Gently stir the cheese mixture into the mushroom mixture.
  • Slice the beef and serve topped with a dollop of the cheese sauce. Reserve leftover sauce for another use.

RISOTTO WITH GORGONZOLA



Risotto with Gorgonzola image

This traditional risotto is a showcase for two of the great foods of Lombardy: the rice itself and Gorgonzola, the region's superb blue cheese. Here the cheese is more than a garnish (which I recommend in other riso recipes); it is the very essence of the dish. You blend in a generous half-pound of Gorgonzola just before serving, when the al dente risotto comes off the heat, to bring out the full flavor of the cheese, unaltered by cooking. This deserves a top-quality, genuine imported Gorgonzola, preferably not too piquant. I like sweet and creamy Gorgonzola Dolce, aged no more than 3 months. In Lombardy, chunks of fresh ripe pear are sometimes incorporated into risotto alla Gorgonzola. When pears are in season, it is easy to give the basic risotto this wonderful embellishment. Peel and cut ripe pears into about 2 cups of small cubes. When the rice is almost done, gently stir in the pears, and cook for just a minute. Turn off the heat, and finish the risotto with Gorgonzola and grana, as detailed below.

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 to 8 cups hot chicken, turkey, or vegetable broth
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups Italian short-grain rice, such as Arborio, Carnaroli, or Vialone Nano
1 cup dry white wine
8 ounces imported Italian Gorgonzola Dolce (aged no more than 3 months), cut into small pieces
1/2 cup grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for passing
A heavy saucepan, such as enameled cast iron, 10 inches wide, 3-to-4-quart capacity, with a cover

Steps:

  • Heat the stock in a separate pot almost to the boil. Keep it very hot, near the risotto pan.
  • Put the olive oil in the risotto pan, and set over medium heat. Add the onions and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are wilted and just starting to color, about 6 minutes. Add the rice all at once, raise the heat, and stir for a couple of minutes, until the grains are toasted (but not browned). Pour in the wine, and cook, stirring continuously, until nearly all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Ladle in 2 cups of the hot stock, and stir steadily as the rice absorbs the liquid and begins to release its starch. When you can see the bottom of the pan as you stir, after 5 minutes or so, quickly ladle in another couple of cups of stock and the remaining teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the stock again is almost completely absorbed, and then ladle in another cup or so of stock. Continue this process, and check the risotto for doneness after about 6 cups of stock have been added, at about the 15-to-20-minute mark. Add more stock if needed, and cook until the risotto is creamy but still al dente.
  • Turn off the heat. Scatter the pieces of Gorgonzola over the risotto, saving a few spoonfuls for a garnish. Sprinkle over it 1/2 cup of grated grana, and stir both cheeses into the risotto until incorporated. Spoon into warm pasta bowls, scatter the reserved bits of Gorgonzola over the top, and serve immediately, passing more grated cheese at the table.

Tips:

  • Use a wide, heavy-bottomed pot to cook the risotto, as this will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the rice from sticking.
  • Stir the risotto frequently, especially during the first few minutes of cooking, to help the rice absorb the liquid and prevent it from becoming clumpy.
  • Add the liquid to the risotto in small increments, allowing the rice to absorb each addition before adding more.
  • Cook the risotto until it is creamy and al dente, with a slight bite to it. This should take about 18-20 minutes.
  • Stir in the gorgonzola and mushrooms at the end of cooking, and allow them to melt into the risotto.
  • Serve the risotto immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

This gorgonzola and wild mushroom risotto is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of creamy gorgonzola, earthy mushrooms, and nutty arborio rice is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can easily make this risotto at home. So next time you're looking for a special dish to impress your friends and family, give this gorgonzola and wild mushroom risotto a try.

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