Creamy + Dreamy Mushroom and Pea Risotto Recipe Is Only $1.33 A Serving

Risotto is one of my favorite go-to entrées at our local Trattoria. But I usually shy away from making it at home. All that stirring to achieve the perfect consistency can sometimes be a chore. That's what inspired this Mushroom and Peas Risotto recipe. It's a Twist on an Italian classic that bakes in the oven. Best of all, at only $1.33 per serving, it satisfies the hungriest of appetites.

Our clever trick to ensure this dish turns out just as velvety as the traditional — we combine convenient canned cream of mushroom soup and chicken broth to create the cooking liquid. How easy is that? Then fresh thyme adds a delicious herbal note that pairs perfectly with the mushrooms and peas. And Tangy Parmesan cheese gives it a nutty finish. A bit more broth gets stirred in at the end to ensure the dish turns out deliciously creamy. Give it a try then let us know what you think.

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Ingredients

• 1 (32 oz.) cont. 33%-less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (10.5 oz.) can 98% fat-free condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 Tbs. oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1½ cups Arborio rice
• ½ tsp. dried thyme
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese + additional (optional)

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F. In large measuring cup, combine 3 cups broth and soup; reserve. In ovenproof 3-qt. pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until softened, 5–7 min. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring, until browned, 7–8 min.

Add garlic; cook 30 sec. Stir in rice, soup mixture, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover. Bake until rice is tender, 25 min., stirring halfway through cooking time. Stir in peas, 1⁄2 cup cheese and remaining 1 cup broth during last 5 min. of cooking time. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 285
• Fat: 6 gram
• Saturated Fat: 2 gram
• Protein: 10 gram
• Carbohydrate: 50 gram
• Fiber: 4 gram
• Cholesterol: 6 mg
• Sugar: 1 gram
• Sodium: 811 mg

Tags:

• Main Dish ,
• Dinner ,
• Dutch Oven ,
• Vegetables