Step 1: Prepare the Initial Ingredients

Gather all your ingredients:

• 17 ounces of paneer pasta
• 4 cups of chicken stock
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
• 4-5 ounces of fresh spinach
• 1 cup of sun-dried tomatoes
• ⅓ cup of tomato paste
• ½ cup of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil
• 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes
• 5 garlic cloves (minced)
• ¼ cup of basil
• 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper

Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables

• Heat a pot over medium-high heat and add the sun-dried tomato oil.
• Once the oil is warm, add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes slightly brown.
• Add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the garlic from burning.
• Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes, continuing to stir.

Step 3: Build the Sauce

• Slowly add the chicken stock to the pot, mixing it in to deglaze the pan and blend with the tomato paste.
• Once well combined, pour in the heavy whipping cream and mix well.
• Add the black pepper, kosher salt, and red chili flakes, stirring to fully incorporate the seasonings into the sauce.

Step 4: Cook the Pasta

• Add the paneer pasta to the pot and stir to incorporate it into the sauce.
• Reduce the heat to low-medium and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Keep an eye on the pasta to ensure it cooks to about 75% done, checking for the desired texture.

Step 5: Add Vegetables and Complete Cooking

• Add the fresh spinach and basil to the pot, allowing the spinach to wilt down.
• If it seems like the spinach absorbs too much liquid, feel free to add a little more water or chicken stock to maintain the sauce consistency.
• Once the spinach has wilted, stir in the freshly shredded Parmesan cheese until it is melted and well distributed throughout the dish.

Step 6: Finalize and Serve

• Turn off the heat and mix everything together until well combined and creamy.
• Serve the creamy tomato spinach pasta in bowls.
• Optionally, you can add grilled chicken on top for a more substantial meal.

Enjoy your delicious creamy pasta dish!