Name: Rasta Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning; 1 tsp paprika; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 orange bell pepper, sliced; 1-2 Scotch Bonnet peppers, chopped (optional); 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 cup coconut milk (heavy cream can be used as a substitute); 1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1 lb penne pasta

Description

Rasta Pasta combines the bold, spicy flavors of Jamaican jerk chicken with creamy coconut milk, vibrant vegetables, and pasta. This colorful dish offers the perfect blend of heat and savory richness, with a slight sweetness from the coconut milk. A unique and delicious twist on traditional pasta, Rasta Pasta is sure to impress with its Caribbean-inspired flavors!

Ingredients

For the Jerk Chicken:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning

1 tsp paprika

Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Rasta Pasta:

2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 orange bell pepper, sliced

1–2 Scotch Bonnet peppers, chopped (optional)

3 cloves garlic, chopped

2 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning

1 cup chicken stock

1 cup coconut milk (heavy cream can be used as a substitute)

1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

1 lb penne pasta

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Instructions

For the Jerk Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season chicken with jerk seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes until fully cooked. Set aside.
For the Rasta Pasta: In the same pan, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add onion, bell peppers, and Scotch Bonnet peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and jerk seasoning, stirring for 1 minute. Add chicken stock and coconut milk. Let simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat.
Prepare the Penne Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Combine: Toss the cooked pasta with the jerk chicken and vegetable sauce until well coated.
Serve: Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Adjust spice levels by using fewer Scotch Bonnet peppers or omitting them.

To make the dish dairy-free, omit Parmesan cheese or use a dairy-free cheese.

You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts for juicier meat.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish / Pasta
Method: Sautéing, Simmering
Cuisine: Caribbean