Rasta Pasta

A vibrant, flavorful dish that combines Caribbean and Italian influences, often featuring creamy, spicy sauce with bell peppers, jerk seasoning, and sometimes shrimp, chicken, or other proteins.

Rasta Pasta

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Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

Boil the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Prep & Cook Chicken

Season the chicken or shrimp with jerk seasoning, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika . In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the protein until fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes for chicken, 3-4 minutes for shrimp). Remove and set aside

Step 3: Prep Veggies & Sauce

In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed, then sauté the bell peppers, onions, and garlic until softened and fragrant.

Add heavy cream to the skillet, bringing it to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese (add cheese slowly), allowing it to melt and thicken the sauce. Add jerk seasonings, salt, and pepper, adjusting seasoning to your desired taste.

Step 4: Combine Everything

Return the cooked protein to the skillet, mixing it with the vegetables and sauce. Add the cooked pasta and toss until everything is well coated.

Step 5: Finish & Serve

Garnish with scallions and parsley, if using, and enjoy hot!

This dish balances the rich, creamy sauce with the spiciness of jerk seasoning, creating a perfect fusion of flavors.

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Ingredients

• 8 ounces penne or your preferred pasta
• 1 pound chicken or shrimp optional
• 2-3 tbsp jerk seasoning adjust to taste
• 1 green bell pepper sliced
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 small onion thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 1/2 Cups heavy cream
• 2 cups Parmesan cheese
• 2-3 scallions chopped (optional)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh parsley, for garnish optional

Instructions

• Boil the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Season the chicken or shrimp with jerk seasoning, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika . In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the protein until fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes for chicken, 3-4 minutes for shrimp). Remove and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed, then sauté the bell peppers, onions, and garlic until softened and fragrant.
• Add heavy cream to the skillet, bringing it to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese(Add cheese slowly), allowing it to melt and thicken the sauce.
• Add Jerk Seasonings, Salt & Pepper Adjust the seasoning or more jerk seasoning if desired.
• Return the cooked protein to the skillet, mixing it with the vegetables and sauce. Add the cooked pasta and toss until everything is well coated.
• Garnish with scallions and parsley, if using, and enjoy hot!