MY PORCINI MUSHROOMS with MUSSELS RISOTTO! BOOM!

When we talk mushrooms Porcini are the best, at least to me. I love mushrooms in many different recipes.  However, when I saw this at my local store, a small pack that comes with Arborio rice, and Porcini mushrooms, in addition that I was shocked, I jumped to grab some and went home to make dinner, smile.
 
Category:  Entrée  
Approx. Prep and Cook Time:   under 30 Minutes
Approximate Cost:    $
Difficulty Level:  Easy
Allergens, Other:  Gluten Free    
Servings: 2+
 
Ingredients
1 - 7.7 oz. packet of Porcini Mushroom Organic Risotto ($3.50)
3.5 c. stock (seafood, chicken or beef, whatever you have ($2.50)
3 tbs. unsalted butter
1 small onion, peeled, chopped fine
3 garlic cloves
¼ c. white wine
¼ c. grated parmesan cheese
1/2 pack of Mussels Meat
Salt and pepper to-taste
 
Directions
Put 3.5 c. of stock (seafood, chicken or beef, whatever you have, in a saucepan and simmer. Then add 2 tbs. unsalted butter.
In another saucepan, with 1 tbsp. butter, sauté the chopped onion and garlic until lightly golden, then add the rice and stir until lightly toasted (4 to 5 min.).
Pour ¼ c. of white wine and boil until reduced.
Begin adding the stock at this point, one ladle at a time and stir until it is almost absorbed by the rice. Then continue adding until the rice is tender and creamy, about 13 to 15 minutes.
Add 1 to 2 tbsp. butter or olive oil, the 1/2 pack of Mussels Meat (if you don’t have it, then cook some shrimp and add them now.)
Add ¼ c. of parmesan cheese, stir. At this point, taste for seasoning and add any salt and pepper needed.
Cover the rice and allow it to rest, just for few minutes before serving. ENJOY
 
 
Angie’s Dry Seasonings: http://www.angieslifehacks.com/family-life/oven-roasted-bacon-chicken-and-angies-seasonings
Angie’s Basting Olive Oil:  www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/the-flavor-series-recipe-2-angies-basting-olive-oil
Angie’s Homemade Pesto   http://www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/angies-homemade-basil-pesto-sauce