Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini

If you like shrimp you will love this recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package gf linguini pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter of choice
• 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup butter of choice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese or substitute
• 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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