Spinach Alfredo Pasta

1/2 onion, diced

1 cup frozen spinach, chopped

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour

2 cups milk

3/4 cup parmesan cheese

Garlic powder 

Salt and Pepper

Special equipment: food processor (optional)

This was made on a day that we had "nothing in the house" because I had not gone to the grocery store. I like it because it is simple and satisfying and I don't need any special ingredients. 

In a pan, saute onion and spinach in melted butter until onions are soft. Sprinkle flour over the veggies. 

                            

Cook for one or two minutes and then add the milk, stirring often. 

Add salt and pepper. Thin the sauce with more milk, if needed. 

Let the sauce bubble for a few minutes and then add garlic powder and parmesan cheese. 

Cook pasta according to the directions on the box. I always like to take the pasta out one minute before the minimum time suggested. (I prefer aldente pasta to mushy pasta.)

Serve with a little more parmesan cheese on top.