Description
This creamy spinach tomato pasta is a flavorful, comforting dish packed with tender spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner, with just the right balance of creaminess and tang.
Ingredients
Scale
- 17 ounces paneer pasta
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4–5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Initial Ingredients: Gather all necessary ingredients: 17 ounces of paneer pasta, 4 cups of chicken stock, 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, 4-5 ounces fresh spinach, 1 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, 1/3 cup tomato paste, 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil, 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, 5 garlic cloves (minced), 1/4 cup basil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- 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 slightly browned. 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 another couple of minutes.
- 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.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the paneer pasta to the pot and stir to combine with the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Keep an eye on the pasta and check for the desired texture (around 75% done).
- Add Vegetables and Complete Cooking: Add the fresh spinach and basil to the pot, allowing the spinach to wilt down. If the spinach absorbs too much liquid, add more water or chicken stock for consistency. Once the spinach has wilted, stir in the freshly shredded Parmesan cheese until it’s melted and well-distributed throughout the dish.
- 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!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can top this pasta with grilled chicken or a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese.
- If you like it spicier, feel free to increase the amount of red chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: creamy pasta, spinach pasta, tomato pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian pasta, comfort food, paneer pasta