Blushing Penne Pasta

This pasta has a beautiful blush colour and the taste is fabulous. A little gem I found in the Taste of Home. Had to estimate the amount of pasta as it called for 1/2 package. I have also added shrimp or mussels to this on occasion.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (350 g) box penne pasta
• 1⁄2 cup onion, sliced thin
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  tablespoon thyme
• 2  tablespoons basil
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup half-and-half cream (divided 1/4 C)
• 1⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 3  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Cook penne as per package directions.
2. In large skillet over medium heat, cook onions in butter for 8-10 minute
3. Add thyme, basil, salt and cook 1 minute longer.
4. Add 1/2 C cream, broth and tomato paste.
5. Cook and stir until well blended.
6. Combine flour and remaining 1/4 C cream until smooth.
7. Gradually stir into onion mixture.
8. Bring to boil, cook and stir continuously for 2 minutes to thicken.
9. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
10. Toss with noodles and additional Parmesan.