If you like pasta dinners, try our Broccoli Chicken Pasta, or the Beef Goulash.
RASTA PASTA RECIPE-
What is Rasta Pasta Made of? Rasta pasta is a Caribbean Jamaican-inspired dish that is made with peppers, jerk seasoning, and pasta in a rich cream. The flavors from the jerk seasoning give this pasta dish a smoky yet sweet taste. Pasta, bell peppers, and sliced chicken combined with a creamy and flavor-packed alfredo sauce, is such an easy and delicious dish.
INGREDIENTS FOR RASTA PASTA-
This pasta comes together quickly so be sure to have everything ready to enjoy dinner once it is cooked. Jerk seasoning is a seasoning blend of allspice, thyme, nutmeg, onions, bonnet peppers, and a hint of brown sugar. This blend is such a unique combination of flavors, a kick of spicy and sweet and smoky, so good!
Pasta – we used penne pasta but you can use any of your favorite small pasta.Chicken – boneless skinless chicken breasts work great. (Leftover Air Fryer Chicken or Rotisserie Chicken are great substitutes.)Jerk seasoning – we use THIS store-bought jerk spice.Bell pepper – mix up the peppers with whatever you have on hand; green bell peppers, yellow peppers, orange or red peppers.Garlic – freshly minced garlic cloves for flavor, you can substitute for powder!Butter– be sure the butter is unsalted.Broth– chicken broth or vegetable broth may be used.Heavy cream – adds so much creaminess to the sauce.Parmesan cheese– freshly grated parmesan or pre-grated parmesan cheese will work great in this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE RASTA PASTA-
Cook Pasta– Cook the pasta al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and cover to keep warm, set aside.Saute Chicken– In a deep skillet, season the chicken breast with jerk seasoning and saute until fully cooked.Saute Peppers- Cook the sliced peppers until tender, add the garlic and butter and cook until fragrant.Pasta Sauce– Add the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, Jerk seasoning, and parmesan cheese and cook over medium heat.Combine – Slice the chicken breast into thin pieces and add the chicken and pasta back to the skillet and mix to combine.Serve– Garnish with more parmesan cheese and chopped greens.
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MORE PASTA DINNERS-
You cannot go wrong with pasta for dinner, even the picky eaters approve. Here are some of our favorite pasta dinner recipes:
Lo MeinChicken Pesto PastaFettuccine AlfredoBaked ZitiBolognese RecipeEasy Lasagna Recipe
