CREAM CHEESE AND LOX PASTA

Cream Cheese and Lox Pasta image

Provided by yooper

Categories Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 (3 ounce) package smoked salmon, chopped (lox)

Steps:

In a large pot, cook pasta according to pakage directions; drain and return it to the pot.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
Cook over medium-low eat, stirring until cream cheese is melted.
Add peas, reduce heat to low, and stir 4 to 5 minutes, or until sauce is warmed through.
Add salmon and cream cheese sauce to the pasta in the pot.
Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, or until thoroughly combined and warmed through, stirring frequently.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.8, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 149, Sodium 781.8, Carbohydrate 75.3, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 5.6, Protein 26.7