Greens and Cream Cheese penne | Canadian Goodness

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb (375 g) penne rigate
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 French shallot minced
• 1 bunch of green onions cut into 1˝ (2.5 cm) lengths
• 1 package of asparagus cut into 2˝ (5 cm) lengths
• 1 cup (250 mL) frozen green peas
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 8 oz (240 g) Canadian Cream Cheese
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh chives chopped
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon zest