Company Shrimp and Mushroom Pasta

By Fleur de lis

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 2 cups sliced baby bella mushrooms
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 1/2 pounds fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1 (16 oz) pack of your favorite pasta
• 1/2 cup shredded Italian blend cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, onions, and garlic. Cook until the mushrooms are tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cream, wine, lemon joice, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and simmer until slightly thickened, about 8 mins. Mix in the shrimp, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are pink and firm, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and cook for 1 minute.

In a large serving bowl, combine the shrimp mixture and hot cooked pasta, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.