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Rasta Pasta Recipe
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4.91 from 40 votes

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
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Caribbean, Jamaican
Keyword: pasta, recipe, spicy
Servings: 4
Calories: 556kcal

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

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Nutrition

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