Description
This creamy rasta pasta recipe combines Caribbean jerk seasoning with pasta, bell peppers, and your choice of protein. A one-pan, weeknight winner!
Ingredients
8 oz penne or rotini pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1 bell pepper (red), sliced
1 bell pepper (yellow), sliced
1/2 onion, sliced
2 tsp jerk seasoning (mild or hot)
1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
1 tbsp cream cheese (optional)
1 cup cooked jerk chicken or shrimp (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
2. If using protein, season with jerk spice and cook in oil until done. Set aside.
3. Sauté peppers and onion in oil for 5–6 minutes until tender.
4. Add cream and jerk seasoning to the pan. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
5. Stir in cooked pasta and protein. Toss to coat.
6. Add Parmesan or cream cheese if using. Stir until creamy.
7. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Notes
Use coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
Add spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
Reheat with a splash of broth or pasta water.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg