Rasta Pasta Recipe
This rasta pasta recipe gives Italian pasta a Jamaican spin with creamy coconut milk, lots of spicy jerk seasoning and huge flavor, so easy to make.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Caribbean, Jamaican
Keyword: pasta, recipe, spicy
Servings: 4
Calories: 556kcal
FOR THE JERK CHICKEN
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pierces
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasonings
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and black pepper to taste
FOR THE RASTA PASTA
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper sliced (I used jalapenos instead to spice it up a bit, or add in a Scotch Bonnet for extra heat)
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper sliced
- 1-2 Scotch bonnet peppers chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup coconut milk heavy cream is an acceptable alternative, yet won’t bring that coconut flavor
- 1 cup of grated fresh Parmesan cheese or more as needed
- 1 pound penne pasta
FOR THE JERK CHICKEN
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Season the chopped chicken with Jamaican jerk seasonings, paprika, and salt and pepper.
Add the chicken and cook 6-7 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
FOR THE RASTA PASTA
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan and add the onion and peppers. Cook them down about 5 minutes to soften (or longer to your preference).
Add the garlic and Jamaican jerk seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring.
Add the chicken stock, coconut milk, and reserved chicken. Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken up. If it get too thick, swirl in a few tablespoons of water or chicken stock.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and remove from heat.
While the Rasta Pasta is simmering, cook the penne noodles according to the package directions. Drain and toss with the pasta sauce.
Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3194IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 380mg | Iron: 5mg