Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce

Description

This recipe is a ‘gift from the gods.’ You can easily substitute the shrimp and mushrooms for something else.

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package linguini pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ¾ teaspoon dried basil
  • ⅔ cup boiling water
  • ½ pound cooked shrimp

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini and cook until tender
  2. about 7 minutes. Drain.
  3. Meanwhile
  4. heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Transfer to a plate.
  5. In the same pan
  6. melt 1/2 cup butter with the minced garlic. Stir in the cream cheese
  7. breaking it up with a spoon as it melts. Stir in the parsley and basil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Mix in boiling water until sauce is smooth. Stir in cooked shrimp and mushrooms; heat sauce through.
  8. Toss linguini with shrimp sauce and serve.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 4

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