Pasta with shrimps and mushrooms in a creamy sauce
4 servings
25 minutes
Pasta with shrimp and mushrooms in creamy sauce is a true embodiment of Italian gastronomic elegance. The creamy sauce, combining butter, aromatic garlic, and delicate Philadelphia cheese, envelops each linguine in a soft, silky texture. Shrimp adds a refined sea note while mushrooms provide earthy depth of flavor. Chopped parsley and dried basil finish the dish with fresh herbal tones. This dish is perfect for a romantic dinner or a cozy family evening. It can be served with a glass of white wine that highlights the creamy richness of the pasta. This recipe embodies the balance between simplicity and sophistication, reflecting the traditions of Italian cuisine where every ingredient has its place and significance.
1
Boil water in a pot, add salt, and cook the pasta until ready, for 7 minutes. Drain.
- Linguine Pasta: 200 g
2
While the pasta is boiling, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened. Transfer to a plate.
- Butter: 100 g
- Champignons: 200 g
3
In the same pan, melt 100 g of butter with minced garlic. Add cream cheese, mashing it with a spoon until melted. Add parsley and basil. Cook everything for 5 minutes. Add boiling water and stir until a smooth sauce forms. Add cooked shrimp and mushrooms to the pan and heat.
- Butter: 100 g
- Finely chopped garlic: 2 cloves
- Philadelphia cheese: 75 g
- Chopped parsley: 2 tablespoons
- Dried basil: 0.8 teaspoon
- Boiling water: 0.7 glass
- Peeled boiled shrimps: 200 g
4
Mix with the boiled pasta and serve.