Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta 1 minute less than the instructions on the package. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water before draining.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pan and fry the onion for 1 minute over medium heat. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the smoked salmon to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until it changes colour to a light pink. Stir from time to time and break the bigger pieces with your spoon or spatula.

Step 4

Pour the white wine over the salmon and cook for 1 minute until the alcohol evaporates. Add the Philadelphia cheese to the pan and stir until it melts completely. You may need to add a bit of pasta water at this point. When the cheese is melted, add the lemon juice.

Step 5

Transfer the pasta to the pan and stir until it's well covered in sauce. Don't worry if the sauce looks too watery — the pasta will absorb it all as it cools down. Stir in the chives and season to taste.