Pasta with zucchini and lemon

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. l. olive oil
• 4 zucchinis, cut into half-moons
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• 1 finely chopped red chili pepper
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 350 g pasta shells
• 125 g low-fat cream cheese
• 65 g grated parmesan
• Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon

Preparation:

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the zucchini, garlic, and chili, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for about 7 minutes, until softened.
2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions.
3. Add cream cheese, Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice to the zucchini. Stir in 4 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water to create a sauce. Drain the pasta in a colander and toss with the zucchini. Season with pepper and salt to taste and serve.