Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce

By craftsks1

Ingredients

• 4 recipe makes 4 servingsChange Servings
• 1 1 ounce) package 1 (8 ounce) package linguini pasta
• 2 2 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup butter
• 2 2 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1 ounce) package 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 2 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3/4 3/4 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 2/3 2/3 2/3 cup boiling water
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 pound cooked shrimp
• to 7 large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain.
• 2 to 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Transfer to a plate.
• Toss linguini with shrimp sauce, and serve

Preparation

Step 1

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, and heat through.
Toss linguini with shrimp sauce, and serve