Lemon Zest Penne Pasta and Cream Cheese

Ingredients:

• 400 grams penne pasta
• 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
• a tbsp lemon rind, shredded
• 2 segments garlic, crushed
• 1/4 tsp dried chili flakes
• 3 tbsps lime juice
• 1 bar cream cheese, room temperature
• salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Place the penne in a large saucepan with rapidly boiling salted water and cook until al dente. Drain.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan and add all the ingredients except for the cream cheese. Cook until aromatic. Set aside.
3. Whip the cream cheese until light. Fold cheese mixture into the penne. Mix well.
4. Serve immediately.