Pasta With Smoked Salmon & Lemon Cream - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.