Linguine with Shrimp, Mushrooms, and Creamy Herb Cheese Sauce
Linguine twirls through a rich, velvety cream cheese and herb sauce studded with garlic-sautéed mushrooms and tender shrimp. The buttery sauce clings to every strand, balancing gentle basil and fresh parsley with seafood sweetness. Serve this Linguine with Shrimp, Mushrooms, and Creamy Herb Cheese Sauce for a cozy weeknight dinner or an unfussy date-night pasta.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Linguine with Shrimp, Mushrooms, and Creamy Herb Cheese Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 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 and cook, stirring, 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 the sauce is smooth. Stir in the cooked shrimp and mushrooms and heat the sauce through.
- 4
Toss the linguini with the shrimp sauce and serve.
- Calories 443.2 kcal High 22%
- Protein 21.5 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 58.74 g 21%
- Total Fat 12.93 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 7.14 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.05 mg High 47%
- Sodium 219.29 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 5.42 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 2.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 156.52 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.61 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 427.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 81.75 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 12.86 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Linguine with Shrimp, Mushrooms, and Creamy Herb Cheese Sauce is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cooked Shrimp, Cream Cheese, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 443.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Linguine with Shrimp, Mushrooms, and Creamy Herb Cheese Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cooked Shrimp, Cream Cheese, Dried Basil, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Linguine with Shrimp, Mushrooms, and Creamy Herb Cheese Sauce?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 443.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Linguine with Shrimp, Mushrooms, and Creamy Herb Cheese Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Linguine with Shrimp, Mushrooms, and Creamy Herb Cheese Sauce healthy?
- Linguine with Shrimp, Mushrooms, and Creamy Herb Cheese Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 443.2 calories and 21.5 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 219.29 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.14 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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