Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce
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
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; heat sauce through.
- 4 Toss linguini with shrimp sauce and serve.
Nutrion facts:
Total Fat | 38.3g | 59% |
Saturated Fat | 23.0g | |
Cholesterol | 210mg | 70% |
Sodium | 403mg | 16% |
Potassium | 448mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrates | 44g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber | 2.7g | 11% |
Protein | 23.2g | 46% |
Sugars | 3g | |
Vitamin A | 1483IU | |
Vitamin C | 6mg | |
Calcium | 73mg | |
Iron | 4mg | |
Thiamin | 0mg | |
Niacin | 10mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | |
Magnesium | 56mg | |
Folate | 130mcg |