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Rasta Pasta Recipe

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-08-08 |29 Comments
Rasta Pasta Recipe
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Rasta Pasta Recipe

PREP15 min
COOK30 min

This Rasta Pasta Recipe combines creamy, spicy Caribbean flavors with colorful bell peppers and jerk chicken for an irresistibly bold pasta dish everyone will love.

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta until al dente, about 10-11 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. 2
    Toss chicken strips with jerk seasoning and a pinch of salt. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3
    In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté bell peppers 3-4 minutes, until just tender. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. 4
    Lower heat to medium low. Add heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. 5
    Stir in Parmesan until melted. Add pasta and chicken back to the skillet. Toss together, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  6. 6
    Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with green onions and parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!

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