Ingredients
4
sprigs fresh parsley leaves
1
ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1
1/4 pounds cremini mushrooms , stems discarded, and cut into chunks
2
cups onions, finely chopped (divided use)
2
Oz pancetta, finely chopped
1
cup grated Parmigiano cheese
1/4
cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1
tbsp minced fresh sage leaf
Directions
1.
Make a bouquet with bay leaves and parsley.
2.
Bring the bouquet, porcinis, broth, and 6 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat.
3.
As soon as it boils, lower heat to a simmer.
4.
Cook until dried mushrooms are hydrated, about 15 minutes.
5.
Remove and discard the bouquet.
6.
Strain broth through fine-mesh strainer set over medium bowl.
7.
Remove the porcinis, return liquid to saucepan and set over very low heat just to keep warm.
8.
Finely mince the porcinis and set aside.
9.
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
10.
Add creminis, half the onions, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
11.
Saute, stirring, until moisture released by mushrooms evaporates and mushrooms are lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
12.
Stir in garlic and cook about 1 minute.
14.
Cook pancetta and 1 tablespoon butter in large saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until pancetta has rendered some fat, about 5 minutes.
15.
Add remaining onions, and cook until onions are softened and translucent, but not browned, about 7 minutes.
17.
Sauté briefly (1 to 2 minutes), stirring to coat each grain and lightly toast the rice.
18.
Add reserved porcini, sherry wine, and 3 cups broth.
19.
Cook, stirring, stirring, stirring, until liquid is absorbed.
20.
Continue adding broth, one cup at a time, stirring like a maniac, until rice is cooked through but grains are still somewhat firm at center, 10 to 12 minutes (rice may not require all of broth).
21.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, then stir in mushrooms with their juices, Parmigiano, chopped parsley, and sage.
22.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
23.
Serve immediately in warmed bowls with a bowl of Parmigiano on the side so each diner can suit their own taste.
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