Shrimp and Mushroom Macaroni with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce
Makes:
4 servings
Total Time:
21 hr 30 min
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Category:
Dinner Entrees
Sub Category: Pasta Entrees
what you need
- 1 package (8 ounce) pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 2/3 cup boiling water
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp
make it
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, 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. 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 heat through.
3. Toss pasta with shrimp sauce, and serve.
Notes
You may use Light Cream Cheese and also add fresh vegetables (broccoli).
