Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce

Name: Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package linguini pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 0.5 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced; 0.5 cup butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 0.75 teaspoon dried basil; 0.66666668653488 cup boiling water; 0.5 pound cooked shrimp

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This recipe is a 'gift from the gods.' You can easily substitute the shrimp and mushrooms for something else.

Recipe by Karyn

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package linguini pasta
2 tablespoons butter
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
½ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¾ teaspoon dried basil
⅔ cup boiling water
½ pound cooked shrimp

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

601	Calories
38g	Fat
44g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 601
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g	49%
Saturated Fat 23g	117%
Cholesterol 210mg	70%
Sodium 403mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 23g
Vitamin C 6mg	28%
Calcium 73mg	6%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 448mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.