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A close-up shot of creamy jerk chicken pasta, highlighting the texture of the sauce coating the penne and vegetables.

Creamy Rasta Pasta: Your Go-To Caribbean Comfort Dish

Discover how to make the best Creamy Rasta Pasta! This vibrant dish features a spicy jerk-infused cream sauce, colorful bell peppers, and tender pasta. A quick, easy, and flavor-packed meal perfect for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Calories: 750
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz Penne Pasta or other short pasta
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Jerk Seasoning paste or dry, adjust to taste
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 0.25 cup Green Onions chopped, for garnish
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Large skillet or Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and bell peppers. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the jerk seasoning and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices. Reduce heat to low, then pour in the heavy cream and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring.
  4. Slowly whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: For a heartier meal, add 1 lb of seasoned and cooked chicken or shrimp to the pasta.
Tip 2: To make this recipe vegan, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and use a vegan Parmesan alternative.