mixed wild, shiitake, and/or crimini mushrooms, broken into pieces or sliced 1/4" thick (about 4 cups)
3 cloves
garlic, peeled, thinly sliced
6 sprigs
thyme
1/4 tsp.
crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 3/4 tsp. (or more)
kosher salt, divided
1 medium
onion, finely chopped
1 cup
arborio rice
1/2 tsp.
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup
dry vermouth or white wine
3 cups
homemade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 oz.
finely grated Parmesan (about 1 cup)
2 Tbsp.
cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 tsp.
finely grated lemon zest
1/3 cup
coarsely chopped parsley leaves
Lemon wedges
for serving
Instructions
STEP 1
Place racks in bottom third and middle of oven; preheat to 350°F. Toss mushrooms, garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup oil, and 1/2 tsp. salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast on bottom rack, tossing halfway through, until deeply golden brown and crisped, 25–30 minutes.
STEP 2
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large ovenproof Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and slightly translucent, 3–5 minutes. Stir in rice; season with pepper and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until some grains are translucent, about 2 minutes. Add vermouth, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pan is almost dry, about 2 minutes. Add 2 1/2 cups stock. Bring to a simmer, then cover and bake in oven until liquid is mostly absorbed but rice is still slightly firm in the center, 16–18 minutes.
STEP 3
Return pot to stove and heat over medium. Add remaining 1/2 cup stock and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is tender but still has some bite and sauce is creamy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan, butter, and lemon zest; season to taste with salt, if needed. Add a little bit of warm water, if needed, until risotto is thick but still pourable.
STEP 4
Transfer risotto to a platter. Top with crispy mushrooms and parsley. Drizzle with oil. Serve with lemon wedges alongside.