Tomato and Spinach Whole Wheat Pasta

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb whole wheat pasta ((penne or rotini preferred))
• 1 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil
• 1 diced onion (or 1 Tbsp onion powder)
• 2 cloves garlic (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
• 1 15oz can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp each dried oregano and dried basil (or 1 tsp Italian seasoning)
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes ((optional))
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 Tbsp cream cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesean (or shredded cheese of choice)
• 4 oz spinach (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1/2 cup water