PASTA WITH SMOKED SALMON & LEMON CREAM

Pasta With Smoked Salmon & Lemon Cream image

Provided by figaro8895

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces cavatelli or 8 ounces orecchiette pasta
1 (5 ounce) container semisoft spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium zucchini, and halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (2 cups) or 2 medium summer squash, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (2 cups)
6 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon (lox)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to saucepan.
For sauce, in a medium saucepan, heat cheese and milk over low heat until cheese melts, whisking until smooth. Stir in lemon peel and lemon juice. Stir in zucchini and salmon; heat through. Pour sauce over pasta and toss gently to coat.
Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.5, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 376.1, Carbohydrate 47.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 17.6