Pasta with Shrimp and Mushrooms in Creamy Sauce
Easy, quick, and very tasty - perfect for a family lunch or dinner! This pasta with shrimp and mushrooms in creamy sauce is simple to make, yet refined in taste and appearance. You’ll get a true Italian dinner without leaving home.
Updated : 01 August, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
400 grams
Macaroni
400 grams
Shrimp
250 grams
Champignon
150 grams
Cream cheese
100 milliliters
Water
100 milliliters
Cream
50 grams
Butter
2
Garlic
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
I use linguine in this recipe, but you can replace it with other long pasta like spaghetti, tagliatelle, or fettuccine. Short pasta also works well. Shrimp can be replaced or combined with other seafood like mussels or squid.
Step 2
Thaw the shrimp in advance and peel off the heads and shells. Use any type: regular, king, or large Argentine shrimp - peeled or unpeeled. The net weight should be about 400 g (14 oz). If using whole frozen shrimp with heads, take about 1.5 times more.
Step 3
Wash the mushrooms and slice them. You can use fresh or frozen mushrooms. If using frozen, use 30-50% more as they release more water.
Step 4
Finely chop the garlic. You can replace fresh garlic with ½ tsp of dried. Finely chop the parsley too.
Step 5
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente - about one minute less than package instructions. I usually make the sauce while pasta is cooking.
Step 6
In a skillet over medium heat, melt some butter. Add the mushrooms and sauté, stirring, until golden brown. Transfer mushrooms to a plate.
Step 7
Lower the heat. Add cream cheese, garlic, and parsley to the pan. Stir until combined.
Step 8
Pour in the cream and a bit of hot pasta water (from the pot). Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Step 9
Add the mushrooms, shrimp, salt, and pepper to the sauce. Simmer over low heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 10
Drain the pasta in a colander.
Step 11
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. Heat everything together for about 1 minute.
Step 12
Divide the pasta onto plates, garnish with fresh basil, and serve. Enjoy your meal!