Shrimp and Mushroom Linguine with Creamy Herb Sauce

By longhornfans

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package linguini pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon green onion
• 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• parmesan cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 pound cooked shrimp

Preparation

Step 1

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

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

3. In the same pan, melt 1/4 cup butter with the minced garlic. Stir in the cream cheese, breaking it up with a spoon as it melts. Stir in the parsley, basil and parmesan cheese. Simmer for 5 minutes. Mix in milk and boiling water until sauce is smooth. Stir in cooked shrimp and vegetables, and heat through.

4. Toss linguini with shrimp sauce, and serve.