Spinach Tomato Pasta

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 16 ounces penne rigate
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Recipe

• 1 make pasta, drain, set aside.
• 2 saute onions and garlic in olive oil.
• 3 meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan.
• 4 add flour gradually stirring until smooth.
• 5 slowly add half& half and milk and simmer until thickened, stirring constantly.
• 6 add cheese and italian seasoning, stirring until cheese is melted.
• 7 add tomatoes, spinach, and onion mixture and heat through.
• 8 pour sauce over warm pasta and serve.