Ziti Alfredo With Vegetables

• 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 12 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 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed,drained

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.

pasta, extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, butter, allpurpose, nonfat milk, parmesan cheese, italian seasoning, salt, italianstyle diced

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ziti-alfredo-with-vegetables-38821 (may not work)