Company Shrimp and Mushroom Pasta

By JJCR

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup 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 ( about 2 lemons)
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 2 1/2 lbs fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
• 1 tsp. salt
• 18 tsp. ground red pepper
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1 (16oz) package penne pasta, cooked according to package directions and kept warm
• 1/2 cup shredded 6-cheese italian blend cheese.

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes; stirring frequently, until mushrooms are tender. Stir in cream, wine, lemon juice, and oregano; simmer for 8 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add shrimp, salt and red pepper, cook stirring frequently, for 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Add spinach; cook for 1 minute.

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


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