Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 package linguini pasta , 8 ounce
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 0.5 pounds fresh mushrooms , sliced
• 0.5 cups butter
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 package cream cheese , 3 ounce
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 0.75 teaspoons dried basil
• 0.67 cups boiling water
• 0.5 pounds cooked shrimp

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain.

2. 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. 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; heat sauce through.

4. 4

   Toss linguini with shrimp sauce and serve.