11 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
Medium
Level
6
Servings

Plump shrimp and earthy mushrooms tossed with linguini in a luscious, herb-infused cheese sauce—elegant yet comforting seafood pasta.

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

Method

    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.