Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe is a 'gift from the gods' you can easily substitute the shrimp and mushrooms for something else. Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package linguini pasta |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced |
1/2 cup butter |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
3/4 teaspoon dried basil |
2/3 cup boiling water |
1/2 pound cooked shrimp |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted 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; cook and stir until tender. Transfer to a plate.
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, and heat through.
4. Toss linguini with shrimp sauce, and serve.
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