Spinach Tomato Pasta

This is one of our favorite recipes for company. It's not hard to make, and it is very tasty.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 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 1/2ounce) can tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Directions

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.