Penne And Spinach Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, divided
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Saute onion and garlic in 1 T butter until tender.
Add flour and stir to coat onions.
Add milk and cook over medium low until bubbly and slightly thickened.
Remove from heat; add 1/4 c cheese and seasonings.
Combine pasta, sauce, 1 c cheese, tomatoes and spinach in large bowl.
Spoon into greased 13x9 baking dish.
Combine bread crumbs, 2 T cheese and 1 T butter.
Sprinkle over pasta.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.