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Tomato Florentine Soup

olive oil cooking spray or 1 tbsp olive oil  I use olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can (1 pound) unsalted tomatoes, crushed  the big 28 oz can 4 cups unsalted vegetable broth or water  I always use vegetable broth 2 tbsp tomato paste 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning 4 ounces sea shell pasta 2 cups (packed) chopped fresh spinach  I usually use a package of frozen chopped spinach 1/2 cup grated nonfat or reduced-fat Parmesan cheese Coat a 3-quart pot with cooking spray or olive oil and place over medium heat.  Add the onions, and saute for 3 minutes, or until the onions are soft. Add the tomatoes, vegetable broth or water, tomato paste, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning to the pot.  Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.  Add the pasta, cover and cook over medium-low heat for 8 minutes, or until the pasta is almost al dente. Add the spinach to the pot and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or just until the pasta is al dente and the spinach is