Creamy Shrimp & Mushroom Linguine

INGREDIENTS

12 oz

(350 grams)linguine pasta (dry weight)

1/2 cup

reserved pasta water

2 tbsp

olive oil, (divided)

garlic cloves, (minced, divided)

yellow onion, (chopped)

8 oz

sliced brown mushrooms

1 lb

fresh shrimp ((prawns) without shells, washed and deveined)

1/2 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes ((adjust to suit your tastes))

1 tsp

mild paprika ((or smokey))

Salt to season

8 oz

pack cream cheese at room temperature ((low fat or fat free are fine to use))

2 cups

milk

1/2 cup

Parmesan cheese, (grated)

1/2 cup

light Mozzarella cheese, (shredded)

Salt to season, (if desired)

2 tbsp

fresh chopped parsley, (to garnish)