Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce

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

Grits a Ya Ya

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Toss linguini with shrimp sauce and serve.

Nutritional Information

Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 601.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.2g 46%

Carbohydrates: 44g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 2.9g

Fat: 38.3g 59%

Saturated Fat: 23.4g 117%

Cholesterol: 210.3mg 70%

Vitamin A Iu: 1482.9IU 30%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.4mg 80%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 5.6mg 9%

Folate: 129.9mcg 33%

Calcium: 73mg 7%

Iron: 4.2mg 23%

Magnesium: 55.5mg 20%

Potassium: 448.1mg 13%

Sodium: 402.7mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 344.8

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.