Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce

Cooked shrimp and sliced fresh mushrooms are bathed in sauteed garlic, cream cheese, fresh parsley and a dash of basil. Toss with hot linguini and serve as an elegant appetizer or main dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 601 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Transfer to a plate.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Toss linguini with shrimp sauce and serve.