Rasta Pasta With Shrimp | Creamy and DELICIOUS ❤️💚💛
Recipe Information
Rasta Pasta & Coconut Jerk Prawns
Cultural Context
Originating from the vibrant Caribbean, Rasta Pasta is a fusion dish that combines Italian pasta with the bold flavors of Jamaican jerk seasoning. It reflects the region's multicultural influences and celebrates the use of fresh, local ingredients. The addition of coconut milk brings a creamy texture, while jerk prawns add a spicy kick, making it a favorite for festive gatherings and celebrations. Today, Rasta Pasta has gained popularity beyond the Caribbean, often found in restaurants and homes around the world, showcasing the versatility of Caribbean cuisine.
coconut milk
🥗Healthier: light coconut milk
💰Cheaper: almond milk
Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.
jerk seasoning
🥗Healthier: homemade jerk spice
💰Cheaper: cajun seasoning
Homemade jerk spice can be made with common spices.
prawns
🥗Healthier: chicken breast
💰Cheaper: canned tuna
Chicken breast offers a leaner protein option.
olive oil
🥗Healthier: avocado oil
💰Cheaper: vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is more affordable for cooking.
Boil 4 cups of water with 1 tablespoon of salt; add 3 cups of penne pasta and cook until al dente.
In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil; add shrimp seasoned with garlic salt, seasoned salt, black pepper, parsley flakes, and jerk seasoning; cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil; add julienned red, green, and yellow bell peppers and minced garlic; sauté for 5-7 minutes until slightly crunchy.
Drain cooked penne pasta and set aside.
In the pan with the peppers, add 1.5 cups of half-and-half and roasted garlic alfredo sauce; add Mexican style four cheese blend; mix and let thicken for 3-5 minutes.
Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce; mix well to coat.
Add the cooked shrimp to the pasta; mix everything together.
Season with additional garlic salt, seasoned salt, black pepper, and jerk seasoning; mix again.
Cook on low heat for 5 minutes before serving.
Cooking Techniques
Equipment Needed
Spice Level:
🌶️🌶️🌶️Allergens
Also Known As
Other Takes on Prawns
(24 videos)
Prawns Curry With Tomato | Goan Sungtache Hooman | Kolambi Amti | Sarita’s Goan Recipes |
Sarita's Goan Recipes
Tamarind Shrimp Recipe!!🦐 Singapore Food Nyonya Assam Prawns🇸🇬 Peranakan Food Recipe by Paul Foster😋
FoodieMommaPH
Goan Prawns Curry | Goenchi Sungta Kodi
Florency Dias
Moroccan Grilled Prawns | मोरक्कन ग्रिल्ड प्रॉन्स कैसे बनाते हैं | Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana
Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana
Super Easy Prawns in Singapore Chilli Crab Sauce 新加坡风味辣椒虾 Lunar CNY Chinese New Year Shrimp Recipe
Spice N' Pans
How to Make Perfect Thai Red Curry with Prawns !!! Dinner in 20 Minutes. Easy Recipe.
I am Chef here
Red Curry Soup Recipe With Prawns, Spinach and Basil
Woolworths
Thai Red Curry with Prawns | How To Make Thai Curry | The Bombay Chef – Varun Inamdar
Get Curried
Steamed garlic prawns with glass noodles (Chinese style) 蒜蓉蒸虾
Taste of Asian Food
Chinese-Style Steamed Prawns with Glass Noodles | Easy & Delicious Recipe! 🦐🍜
Kelly Home Chef
So Easy you’ll never order this at a restaurant. Steamed Garlic Prawns 清蒸蒜蓉冬粉虾 Chinese Shrimp Recipe
Spice N' Pans
2 Super Easy Ways to Cook Garlic Glass Noodle Prawns 蒜蓉粉丝虾煲 Chinese Restaurant Claypot Shrimp Recipe
Spice N' Pans
Spaghetti Prawn - Italian Garlic Prawn Pasta Recipe - Food Treasure
Khurpa Production
How To Make Tapas with Avocado and Prawns I Tapas with Avocado and Prawns Recipe I Masterchef Shipra
MasterChef Shipra Khanna
PRAWNS GHEE ROAST | MANGALOREAN STYLE PRAWNS GHEE ROAST | PRAWNS GHEE ROAST RECIPE
Spice Eats
JAMAICAN INSPIRED BROWN STEW PRAWNS
Ks Nice N Spice
Black Pepper Prawns | Real Deal Singapore Flavours | 黑胡椒虾
Yummeth
Amritsari Prawns Fry Recipe | How To Make Amritsari Jhinga | Indian Culinary League | Varun Inamdar
How to Make | Taiwanese Party Prawns
Brendan Pang
Hidden Sri Lankan Village Dish 🌱| Tebu Leaves Cooked with Dried Prawns 🦐
Udarata Manike
TANDOORI PRAWNS RECIPE || Tandoori Prawn Skewers || Perfect Summer Prawn Tikka Recipe #DIFK
Imran.Family Kitchen
Congolese Food: Prawns and Fried Rice
Variety Cuisine
Recipe: Prepare Guinea Bissau Grilled Prawns in 12 Steps
Spotcovery: For Discoveries
Prawns Frankie 😋 A popular Indian street food recipe | Best Village Cooking
Best Ever Food Recipes
Similar Caribbean Videos
(24 videos)
🇬🇾 Guyanese Vermicelli Recipe 🇬🇾
Family & The Feast
FRIED BODI & SALTFISH🇹🇹- A delightful dish
Trini Can Cook
GUYANESE MANGO SOUR | Mango Chutney | Caribbean recipes
Jehan Powell
Pholourie & Mango Sour Recipe | GUYANESE | Vegan
Edible Ed's
Guyanese Sweet Rice
Family & The Feast
How To Make Jerk Wings?! | Beginners Friendly | Jamaican #JerkWings
Yaadi Gurl Flava
Guyanese Salara (Red Coconut Bread)
Amrita Singh Tota
🇬🇾Guyanese butter flap/cheese flap bread| recipe
CANDY THA GLAM COOK
The Easiest Guyanese Float Bake Recipe. Grab recipe at the end of the video
Krave Cook
How To Make Haitian Styled Fried Plantains | Banan Peze Recipe
Kchin Tonic | Recipes and Cooking
An Alluring Caribbean Chicken Soup.
caribbeanpot
How to make Trini Curry Shrimp | Salina Inspires
Salina's Kitchen
🇬🇾 Lamb Pepper Pot 🇬🇾
Family & The Feast
Jamaican JERK CHICKEN in the oven 🇯🇲
Racquel’s Caribbean Cuisine
The only Chicken Shish Recipe you'll EVER NEED!! - Turkish Shish kebab
Food Sisters
Jerk Chicken & Jamaican Rice & Peas Recipe | A Caribbean Feast! | Chef Vicky Ratnani
Chef Vicky Ratnani
How to Make The Best Trini Style BBQ Chicken | Traeger Grill Recipe
Whats In De Pot
How to make Trini Style BBQ CHICKEN (Backyard Style)
Cooking with Stephen n Jacklyn
How to make Trini BBQ Chicken - Episode 1074
Trini Cooking with Natasha
How To Make Trini BBQ Chicken | Foodie Nation
Foodie Nation
Guyanese Goja #Goja
Cooking with Ash
🇬🇾 Guyanese Goja Recipe 🇬🇾
Family & The Feast
Jamaican Rum soaked Cake | Rum Cake
Jerene's Eats
SO DELICIOUS‼️ BEST Chicken Shish Kebab Recipe | How To Make Turkish Chicken Kebab
Puccinin Mutfağı
Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines
(19 videos)
The Only Cantonese Noodles Recipe You'll Need! Wat Tan Hor Fun 滑蛋河粉 Chinese Egg Gravy Rice Noodles
Spice N' Pans
Din Tai Fung Crispy Golden Prawn Pancake 脆皮虾饼 Super Easy Chinese Prawn (Shrimp) Recipe
Spice N' Pans
Kolambi Chi Kavalan - Maharastrian Prawn Curry - By VahChef @ VahRehVah.com
Vahchef - VahRehVah
Vietnamese Gluten-Free Caramelised Chicken & Prawn Dumplings| Bánh Bột Lọc| 越式焦糖雞蝦餃的做法
KenLeGourmand
Goan Prawn Curry | Shrimp Curry | Prawns Curry
Spicy Foodz
How to Make Goan Prawn Xacuti | Easy & Delicious Curry Recipe!
Pretty Parsi Cook
Goan Prawn Curry Recipe | Prawn Curry With Coconut @seafoodrecipesbybayman
Seafood Recipes By Bayman
How to make Laksa Noodle Soup
amiable foods
Instant Noodle Recipe Time - Penang Hokkien Prawn Noodles - EP 46
The Ramen Rater
Penang White Curry Noodle - Iny's Kitchen mess tin series
Iny's Kitchen
MyKuali Penang White Curry - New Formulation - Malaysia - Instant Noodle Recipe Time - EP 963
The Ramen Rater
Taking Instant Noodles To The Next Level: Penang Curry Mee Recipe!
School of Wok
😁Delicious Daab Chingri😋Recipe: Cooking Authentic Bengali Prawn Curry in Coconut Shell #bengalifood
Kachalanka Kitchen
PRAWN PASTA | How To Make PRAWNS (Shrimp) & PISTACCHIO Pasta | Seafood Pasta Recipe
Vincenzo's Plate
Italian Chef shares Prawn Pasta Recipe - Food in Rome
Aden Films
Fresh Prawn Linguine | Jamie & Gennaro
Jamie Oliver
Mee Bandung Muar Traditional Johor Recipe
iCookAsia Shop
How to make Mee Bandung Muar
Abang Zam
Mee Bandung Muar (Malaysian Bandung Noodles) - Pressure cooker
Marv