Pasta Casserole

Name Author Other Erin Carter Shirley Ann Carter Clara Dean Patricia Griffin Ethel Heider Ethel Lancaster Martha Tedrow Sara Villat Type Appetizer Dessert Entree Salad Side Dish Soup Ingredients Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and set aside.  Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add flour; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.  Gradually add milk; cook 4 minutes or until bubbly.  Remove from heat.  Stir in 1/4 cup cheese, Italian seasoning, and pepper.  Combine pasta, cheese sauce, 1 cup cheese, tomatoes, and spinach in a large bowl; stir well.  Coat a 13 by 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray and then add the pasta mixture to dish.  Combine breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons cheese, and remaining tablespoon of butter; sprinkle over pasta.  Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.