Linguini Shrimp & Mushroom Tetrazzini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

500 g linguine
1/2 cup butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup onion, chopped
250 g cream cheese
1 tablespoon parsley
3/4 teaspoon basil
2/3 cup boiling water
1 lb cooked shrimp
1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced

Preparation

Cook the linguini and drain.
Saute mushrooms and onion until soft and most of liquid has been absorbed.
Melt the butter with the garlic and then stir in the cream cheese until it is melted.
Add parsley and basil and simmer for 5 minutes This will be lumpy.
Stir in boiling water, to create a smooth sauce.
Add the mushrooms, onion and shrimp and heat unit hot, but not boiling.
Toss with linguini and serve with parmesan cheese on top.