Creamy Shrimp and Lemon Penne

Mix cream cheese and chicken bouillon cube with pasta water until well-blended. Set aside.

 

Heat oil in a lrage frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; saute for 1 minute. Add half the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Transfer shrimp to a plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat process with remaining shrimp.

Return shrimp to the frying pan. Add cream cheese mixture and lemon zest; mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for one minute or until shrimp is heated through.

 

Stir in lemon juice, pasta, and parsley. Remove the cover of the pan and cook for another minute, stirring frequently, until heated through. Stir in mozzarella cheese.

 

Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with chili flakes, if desired, and serve hot.