Shrimp & Mushroom Linguine with a Creamy Herb Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (8 ounce) package linguine 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

INSTRUCTIONS

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

• Add linguine, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes & Drain.

• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add mushrooms, cook and stir until tender.

• Transfer to a plate 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.

• Toss linguine with shrimp sauce, and serve.