Description
At its core, a Mushroom Marsala Risotto Bowl is a luxurious Italian-inspired dish that marries two culinary heavyweights: traditional risotto and the rich flavors of a Marsala reduction. Unlike a standard mushroom risotto that might use dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, this version utilizes dry Marsala wine.
Ingredients
Risotto
1 cup Arborio rice
4 cups vegetable broth (kept warm)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup dry Marsala wine
½ cup grated Parmesan (optional but very good)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Mushrooms
8–10 oz mushrooms (cremini, button, shiitake, or mix), sliced
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Salt & pepper
Optional Bowl Toppings
Extra Parmesan or shaved pecorino
Fresh parsley or thyme
Drizzle of olive oil
Crispy mushrooms or toasted nuts
Instructions
Cook the mushrooms
Heat olive oil or butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and slightly crispy (don’t crowd the pan).
Add thyme if using. Set aside.Start the risotto
In a large saucepan, heat olive oil + butter over medium heat.
Add onion/shallots and cook until soft (about 3–4 min).
Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.Toast the rice
Add Arborio rice and stir for 1–2 minutes until edges look translucent.Deglaze with Marsala
Pour in Marsala wine, stirring until mostly absorbed. Smells amazing—this is the magic step.Slowly add broth
Add warm broth ½ cup at a time, stirring often.
Let each addition absorb before adding the next.
Keep going for ~18–22 minutes until creamy and tender (slightly al dente).Finish
Stir in Parmesan (if using).
Season with salt and pepper to taste.Assemble bowls
Spoon risotto into bowls.
Top with sautéed mushrooms and your favorite extras.
Notes
This risotto is best enjoyed fresh while it’s creamy and warm. Feel free to swap in any mushrooms you love or add greens like spinach or kale at the end. Leftovers will thicken—just reheat gently with a splash of broth to bring it back to life. 🍄✨
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
Keywords: Marsala Mushroom Risotto, Savory Risotto Bowl, Creamy Marsala Rice, Earthy Mushroom Risotto, Italian Marsala Rice Dish