Penne alfredo with vegetables

By brenie_shydee

Ingredients

• 8 oz pene pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 c whole wheat flour
• 1 c skim milk
• 1 1/2 c fat free half and half
• 1 c shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp dried italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with
• italian herbs
• 1 10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach,
• thawed, drained
• 3/4 c shreddded parmesan cheese, for
• garnish

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

In large pot, cook pasta according to pasta directions. Spray small amount nonstick saucepan with njonstick cooking spray. Add onions and garlic and saute until browned. In large saucepan, add milk. Using a wire whishk, stir in flour and then half and half. Cook on medium high heat, stirring constantly until brought to a boil and thickened. Add cheese and seasonings; stir until cheese is melted. Add tomatoes, spinach and onion mixture; heat through. Pour over warm pasta, toss and serve. Garnish with parmesan cheese.