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Creamy tomato and spinach pasta

1/2 white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
15 oz can diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 lb penne
4 oz fresh spinach

  1. Cook penne in a large pot.
  2. In a skillet, saute onions and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes (in juice), spices, and black pepper to taste. Mix in tomato paste and 1/2 cup water.
  4. Turn heat to low, and whisk in cream cheese until incorporated. Whisk in Parmesan, then add spinach and let wilt.
  5. Mix sauce and pasta, then serve.