Blushing Penne Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (350 g) box penne pasta
1/2 cup onion, sliced thin
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon thyme
2 tablespoons basil
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup half-and-half cream (divided 1/4 C)
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Preparation

Cook penne as per package directions.
In large skillet over medium heat, cook onions in butter for 8-10 minute
Add thyme, basil, salt and cook 1 minute longer.
Add 1/2 C cream, broth and tomato paste.
Cook and stir until well blended.
Combine flour and remaining 1/4 C cream until smooth.
Gradually stir into onion mixture.
Bring to boil, cook and stir continuously for 2 minutes to thicken.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
Toss with noodles and additional Parmesan.