"Creamy Shrimp Mushroom Linguine! Pasta, shrimp in a creamy low fat sauce without losing the creamy flavour! You won't miss the heavy cream. It's possible! Weight Watchers: 11pp per serve..."
INGREDIENTS
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12 ounces (350 grams)linguine pasta (dry weight)
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1/2 cup reserved pasta water
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2 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)
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4 garlic cloves, (minced, divided)
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1 yellow onion, (chopped)
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1 cup sliced brown mushrooms
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1 pound 500 grams fresh shrimp ((prawns) without shells, washed and deveined)
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ((adjust to suit your tastes))
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1 teaspoon mild paprika ((or smokey))
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Salt to season
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1 8 ounce (250g) pack cream cheese at room temperature ((low fat or fat free are fine to use))
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2 cups milk
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, (grated)
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1/2 cup light Mozzarella cheese, (shredded)
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Salt to season, (if desired)
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2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, (to garnish)