Ingredients for Shrimp And Mushroom Linguini With Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce
- Linguine
- 2 tablespoons butter + 1/2 cup butter
- Fresh Mushrooms
- Garlic Cloves
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- Fresh Parsley
- Dried Basil
- Reserved pasta water (about 1 cup)
- Cooked Shrimp
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How to Make Shrimp And Mushroom Linguini With Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce
- Bring a large pot of salted water (about 6 quarts) to a rolling boil.
- Add 1 pound linguini and cook according to package directions until al dente (about 7-8 minutes).
- Drain the linguini, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 8 ounces sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (about 5-7 minutes).
- Transfer the cooked mushrooms to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat.
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in 4 ounces cream cheese, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
- Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.
- Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Stir in 1 pound cooked shrimp and the cooked mushrooms. Heat through.
- Add the cooked linguini to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Serve immediately and garnish with extra parsley and parmesan cheese (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
116g
Carbs
15g
