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, and heat through. 4. Toss linguini with shrimp sauce, and serve.

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