Spinach Pasta

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces uncooked pasta (like penne, spirals, or macaroni)
• 1/2 cup onion (peeled and sliced)
• 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
• 3/4 teaspoon dried basil (if you like)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
• 1 medium bell pepper (cut in strips)
• 1 can fresh spinach or low-sodium canned spinach (chopped, well drained, about 13 oz)
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (if you like)

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. In a skillet, cook onion, and garlic in oil until onion is soft. If using basil, add that too. Add pepper strips; cook 3 minutes.
3. Stir in spinach; heat through.
4. Toss in the pasta. If using Parmesan cheese, add that too. Serve immediately.