Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) packages linguine
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
2/3 cup boiling water
1/2 lb 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.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 0 min.
Time total: 15 min.