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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 package (8 oz) fresh linguine, cooked according to package directions, reserving 3/4 cup hot liquid after pasta is cooked
- 4 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 2 generous pinches saffron threads, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
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