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Rasta Pasta

Creamy Homemade Rasta Pasta

A creamy Caribbean-inspired pasta packed with colorful bell peppers and rich parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or potluck gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Creamy Filling
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetables
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • ½ onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté bell peppers and onion until tender.
  3. Add butter and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and milk, stirring until lightly simmering.
  5. Mix in parmesan cheese and seasonings until the sauce becomes creamy.
  6. Add pasta and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
  • If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of milk.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freshly grated parmesan creates the smoothest sauce.