Spinach Fettucine

1 pkg frozen chopped spinach thawed
3/4 lb fettucine or linguine pasta
2 tbsp butter
1 onion chopped
1 red pepper diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 tsp dried basil
3 tbsp all purpose flour
2 1/4 cups milk
1 cup parmesan cheese
3 tbsp tom paste
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
pinch cayenne pepper

1)Place thawed spinach in sieve; remove water by firmly pressing the spinach with the back of a spoon. Set aside.
2) Cook past a according to pkg directions;
3) Melt butter in a sauce pan over med heat; Add onion,red pepper, garlic & basil, cook 3 to 5 min, Stir in flour; gradually whisk in milk making sure there are no lumps; Stirring, bring to a boil; reduce heat & simmer for 1 min. Stir in spinach, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, tom paste, salt, nutmeg & pepper.
4) Toss sauce with fettucine. Serve with remaining Parm cheese.