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Homemade rasta pasta recipe with creamy jerk sauce, colorful bell peppers, and penne pasta in white bowl - Aunty Meals authentic Jamaican cooking

Jamaican Rasta Pasta

Authentic Jamaican rasta pasta with creamy coconut jerk sauce, colorful bell peppers, and tender penne. Easy Caribbean comfort food ready in 30 minutes with restaurant-quality flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Calories: 645
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Penne pasta Al dente texture preferred
  • 1 lb Boneless chicken breast Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large Red bell pepper Sliced into strips
  • 1 large Yellow bell pepper Sliced into strips
  • 1 large Green bell pepper Sliced into strips
  • 1 large Onion Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Full-fat for richness
  • 1 cup Coconut milk Canned, full-fat
  • 2 tablespoon Jerk seasoning Adjust to taste
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 2 teaspoon Fresh thyme Or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 3 stalks Green onions Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot For boiling pasta
  • 1 12-inch cast iron skillet For even heat distribution
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring without scratching
  • 1 Colander For draining pasta
  • 1 Sharp knife For slicing peppers
  • 1 Cutting board For prep work

Method
 

  1. Bring salted water to boil, cook penne until al dente, reserve 1 cup pasta water
  2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering
  3. Add onions, cook 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant
  4. Add bell peppers, sauté 5-6 minutes until tender-crisp
  5. Add minced garlic, cook 1 minute until aromatic
  6. Add seasoned chicken, cook 6-8 minutes until golden brown
  7. Sprinkle jerk seasoning over everything, toast 30 seconds
  8. Pour in coconut milk and heavy cream, add thyme
  9. Let sauce simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened
  10. Add cooked pasta, toss with sauce, add pasta water if needed
  11. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with green onions