Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
"This recipe is a 'gift from the gods.' You can easily substitute the shrimp and mushrooms for something else."
Author: Karyn
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Ingredients:
| 1 (8-ounce) package | linguini pasta |
| 2 tablespoons | butter |
| 1/2 pound | fresh mushrooms, sliced |
| 1/2 cup | butter |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 (3-ounce) package | cream cheese |
| 2 tablespoons | chopped fresh parsley |
| 3/4 teaspoon | dried basil |
| 2/3 cup | boiling water |
| 1/2 pound | cooked shrimp |
Directions:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Transfer to a plate.
In the same pan, melt 1/2 cup butter with the minced garlic. Stir in the cream cheese, 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.
Toss linguini with shrimp sauce and serve.
Source: allrecipes.com
