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Rasta Pasta

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Caribbean, Fusion

Description

Rasta Pasta is a creamy, spicy Caribbean-inspired pasta dish loaded with colorful bell peppers, jerk-seasoned chicken (or shrimp), and a rich, cheesy sauce. It’s bold, comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you’re craving something with a kick!

Ingredients

For the protein (optional but recommended):

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or shrimp)

  • 1-2 tablespoons jerk seasoning (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the pasta and sauce:

  • 12 oz penne pasta

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (or pasta water)

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Extra jerk seasoning (optional, for more spice)

  • Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta:
    Cook penne in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

  2. Cook the protein:
    Toss chicken (or shrimp) in jerk seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side (or shrimp 2–3 minutes per side) until fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.

  3. Sauté veggies:
    In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté sliced bell peppers for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

  4. Make the sauce:
    Lower the heat to medium. Pour in the cream and broth. Stir in Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

  5. Combine:
    Add cooked pasta and jerk chicken (or shrimp) back to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.

  6. Serve:
    Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve hot.

 

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, skip the meat and add mushrooms or extra bell peppers.

  • Adjust spice level by using mild or hot jerk seasoning.

  • Use coconut milk instead of cream for a dairy-free Caribbean twist.

Find it online: https://recipe.ukfinda.com/rasta-pasta.htm