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Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Risotto

Name: Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup Arborio rice; 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional); 3 cups vegetable broth, warmed; 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

By PanPotPlates Editorial TeamPublished Apr 12, 2026 | Updated Oct 17, 2026

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Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Risotto with measured ingredients, 4-serving yield, and step-by-step instructions for one-pot, one-pan, skillet, casserole, and sheet-pan recipes. Estimated timing (not kitchen-tested): preparation 15 minutes; cooking 20 minutes; additional elapsed time 20 minutes; total about 55 minutes. Additional time includes about 15 minutes to reach pressure plus the release and resting stages; your cooker may take longer. Additional time includes the relevant cooling, chilling, soaking, marinating or resting stages. Cooling varies with room temperature and portion size. Times are planning estimates based on the instructions. Follow the stated doneness and temperature checks, and extend cooking or cooling as needed.

Prep 15 min

Cook 20 min

Total 55 min

Servings 4

Difficulty easy

Cuisine Italian-Inspired

Ingredients

Servings 4

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
1 cup Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
3 cups vegetable broth, warmed
3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Ingredients for Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Risotto

Instructions

Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and heat the olive oil.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their liquid and become tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the Arborio rice, coating it well with the mushroom and onion mixture. Toast the rice for 1-2 minutes to enhance flavor.
Pour in the white wine, if using, and cook for 1-2 minutes until mostly absorbed.
Add the warmed vegetable broth, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well, scraping any bits off the bottom of the pot.
Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Select 'Pressure Cook' or 'Manual' mode and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
When cooking finishes, carefully perform a quick pressure release by turning the valve to venting.
Open the lid and stir in the chopped spinach until wilted.
Mix in the Parmesan cheese and ricotta until the risotto is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Risotto cooking in the recommended pan or pot

Tips

Pan Or Pot Required

This recipe is specifically crafted for an Instant Pot , aligning perfectly with the Instant Pot Recipes category on PanPotPlates.

Cookware Size Guidance

Use a standard 6-quart (5.7 L) Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker for best results with this creamy mushroom and spinach risotto recipe.

Cookware Swap Guidance

This recipe delivers excellent results when made in an Instant Pot, thanks to its combined sautéing and pressure cooking functions that produce creamy, perfectly textured risotto quickly and easily.

Leftovers Quality

Reheat gently and add a splash of liquid when needed to keep the texture moist and tender.

Timing note

Sauteing, pressure build-up, release and finishing extend the six-minute pressure phase. Allow additional time as needed; no tested total is claimed.

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