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How To Make Rasta Pasta That’s Has Creamy Jerk Sauce

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Rasta Pasta

Cultural Context

Rasta Pasta is a vibrant dish that reflects the cultural fusion of Jamaican cuisine and Italian influences, often enjoyed in the Caribbean. The dish is a celebration of colors and flavors, combining the heat of jerk seasoning with the creaminess of pasta. It has become popular in Jamaican restaurants and homes alike, often served at gatherings and celebrations, embodying the spirit of togetherness and joy. Today, Rasta Pasta is embraced globally, with variations that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Italian style cheese blend
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
1 small amount black pepper
red bell pepper (frozen)
green bell pepper (frozen)
onions (frozen)
cooked noodles (rigatoni or similar)
chicken
steak

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option

Jamaican jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cajun seasoning

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and cost

1

Add 2 cups of heavy whipping cream to a pot.

2

Set the temperature to medium-low heat.

3

Add 1 cup of Parmesan cheese to the pot.

4

Add 1/2 cup of Italian style cheese blend to the pot.

5

Add 2 teaspoons of chicken bouillon to the pot.

6

Add 2 teaspoons of garlic powder to the pot.

7

Add 1 tablespoon of jerk seasoning to the pot.

8

Add a small amount of black pepper to the pot.

9

Add frozen red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onions to the pot.

10

Allow the cheeses to melt into the heavy whipping cream.

11

Add cooked noodles to the pot, mixing them with the sauce.

12

Add chicken and steak to the pot.

13

Mix everything together and allow to marry for a few minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

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