Ziti Alfredo With Vegetables

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 8  ounces ziti pasta or 8  ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  cloves garlic, crushed
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups  fat-free half-and-half
• 1  cup nonfat milk
• 1  cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 2  teaspoons  dried Italian seasoning
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed,drained

Directions

1. In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions.
2. In a small saucepan, saute onions and garlic in olive oil till browned.
3. In a large saucepan, melt butter; add flour and stir.
4. Slowly, add half and half and milk and simmer, stirring constantly, till thickened.
5. Add cheese and seasonings; stir till cheese melts.
6. Add tomatoes, spinach and onion mixture; heat through.
7. Pour over warm pasta, toss and serve.
8. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the microwave.