Ziti Alfredo With Vegetables - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. ziti (or penne) pasta, cooked and drained
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
2 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. all purpose flour
1 1/2 c. fat-free half-and-half
1 c. fat-free milk
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained

Preparation

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