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How to make rasta pasta

A creamy, Caribbean-inspired rasta pasta recipe made with jerk-seasoned sauce, colorful bell peppers, penne pasta, and your choice of meat or seafood.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 739

Ingredients
  

  • **For the Chicken**
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning or use my homemade jerk seasoning recipe
  • **For the Pasta**
  • 2 cups penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 stalk green onion chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 1 pack Knorr Parma Rosa Sauce Mix
  • 2 cups grated cheese mozzarella or sharp cheddar
  • 2 bell peppers red and green, sliced
  • 1½ to 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning

Method
 

  1. For the Chicken:
  2. Season chicken with green seasoning or your usual seasoning mix.
  3. Rub in the jerk seasoning and let marinate (overnight if possible).
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Place chicken breasts in a greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  6. Remove foil, drain any excess liquid, and return to the oven uncovered for another 20–25 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven, shred or slice chicken, and set aside.
  8. For the Pasta:
  9. Cook pasta according to the package instructions (about 8–10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  10. In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  11. Sauté green onions and garlic for 1–2 minutes, then stir in the jerk seasoning.
  12. Pour in the milk and stir gently—watch closely so it doesn’t burn.
  13. (Optional) Toss sliced bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast in the oven for 15 minutes until slightly softened.
  14. Add half the pasta to the pot and stir in half the Parma Rosa mix.
  15. Add half the cheese and stir well to combine.
  16. Stir in the rest of the Parma Rosa mix and cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  17. Add in cooked chicken or shrimp (if using), then toss in the roasted bell peppers and remaining pasta.
  18. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more milk. Stir to combine, then remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 739kcal

Notes

Prep Tip: To keep things moving smoothly, bake your chicken and prep your peppers before you start cooking the pasta. That way, everything comes together faster when it’s time to mix.

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