Rasta Pasta Recipe
Discover how to make creamy, flavorful rasta pasta for dinner tonight. Perfect blend of spice, color, and comfort.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main dishes
- Cuisine: Caribbean-Italian Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or shrimp, seasoned with jerk seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ½ cup mozzarella (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz penne pasta, cooked
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- Fresh parsley, lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Heat olive oil and cook seasoned shrimp or chicken until done. Set aside.
- Sauté peppers, onions, and garlic until soft.
- Add jerk seasoning, stir, then pour in cream. Simmer and mix in cheeses.
- Toss in cooked pasta and protein. Mix well. Add pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with parsley, extra cheese, and lime before serving.
Notes
- For less spice, use mild jerk seasoning or reduce quantity.
- Make it vegan using coconut milk and plant-based cheese.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Pairs well with garlic bread, salad, or tropical drinks like pineapple juice or rum punch.
Nutrition
- Calories: 600 per serving (approximate)