Shrimp and Mushroom Linguine with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce

Shrimp and Mushroom Linguine with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce 1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 package cream cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 3/4 teaspoon dried basil 2/3 cup boiling water 1/2 pound cooked shrimp Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Transfer to a plate. 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 mushrooms; heat sauce through. Toss linguine with shrimp sauce and serve.