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Rasta Pasta Recipe

Author: Zaina Hill
A vibrant and flavorful pasta dish featuring jerk shrimp and creamy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g penne pasta
  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 bell peppers Use red, green, and yellow for color.
  • 1 small onion
  • 3 stalks scallion
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ⅓ cup cheddar cheese
  • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1½ tablespoon jerk seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ⅓ cup chicken stock

Instructions
 

  • Slice the bell peppers into strips and chop the onions, scotch bonnet, and garlic. Set aside.
  • Clean and devein the shrimp. Season with ½ tablespoon of jerk seasoning and let marinate for about 10 minutes.
  • Boil the penne pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of oil.
  • In a pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from the pan.
  • In the same pan, add bell peppers and onions, sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add scallions, jerk seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute.
  • Deglaze the pan with chicken stock, scraping up any bits. Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Pour in the heavy cream, add scotch bonnet, paprika, and allspice. Stir in parmesan and cheddar until melted, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  • Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Return shrimp to the pan, stirring to combine.
  • Serve immediately, optionally with homemade garlic bread.

Notes

  • For best results, do not overcook the shrimp.
  • Adjust jerk seasoning for heat preferences.
  • Use reserved pasta water for creaminess.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Keyword Jerk Shrimp, Rasta Pasta
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