Rasta Pasta

Jamaican Jerk + Alfredo Pasta

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Rasta Pasta is the perfect twist to traditional Alfredo pasta! It’s penne pasta tossed in a delicious creamy jerk Alfredo sauce with a good serving of seasoned shrimp or chicken!

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Rasta Pasta

It’s the ideal Jamaican-Italian fusion recipe for when you’re craving a little bit of everything; pasta, veggies, protein and a hint of heat! Omit the shrimp or chicken, and this dish easily becomes vegetarian!

Prep Time: 10 min

Penne Pasta Bell Peppers Onion Garlic Green Onion Butter Heavy Cream Chicken Broth Jerk Marinade Thyme Seasonings Parmesan Cheese

Cook Time: 15 Min

Ingredients

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Step 1

Boil the Pasta - bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Strain and return to pot (keep covered to stay warm).

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Step 2

Cook the Shrimp (Optional) - in a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until pink in colour and cooked through.

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Step 3

Saute Aromatics and Sweet Bell Peppers - using the same skillet (remove any burnt/black bits), continue to make the sauce. Melt butter and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, then add bell peppers.

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Step 4

Make Jerk Alfredo Sauce - create a well in your skillet and add cream, chicken broth, jerk seasoning, thyme sprigs, paprika, Italian herb blend, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil for about 5 minutes or until the sauce starts to slightly thicken. Add in parmesan cheese and stir until incorporated.

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Step 4

Add Pasta and Protein - remove from heat and add pasta (a little at a time) and shrimp to the sauce and stir to combine. Serve while hot, and enjoy!

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