RASTA PASTA

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Inspired by Footprints Cafe's famous Rasta Pasta, this is my version adapted by taste and using two recipes (Alicia's Pepperpot Rasta Pasta https://www.alicaspepperpot.com/rasta-pasta-creamy-pasta-jerk-chicken-shrimp/ & Delish Rasta Pasta https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a23570381/rasta-pasta-recipe/) for inspiration...

Provided by Careema Bell

Categories Pasta

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 23

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Ingredients

1 box penne pasta
1 c shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb chicken tenderloins, about 10
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
3 Tbsp jerk seasoning
2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c half and half
1/2 c coconut milk, unsweetened
3 green onions, sliced
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 c italian six cheese blend or parmesan
CHICKEN & SHRIMP SEASONING
1 1/2 Tbsp creole seasoning
1 Tbsp jerk seasoning
1 Tbsp dried thyme
1 Tbsp kosher salt
1/2 Tbsp browning sauce
2 clove minced garlic
3 green onions, sliced
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin

Steps:

1. Season chicken and shrimp with Creole/Cajun seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's or Emeril's Original Essence), 1 tbs of Jerk Seasoning (I use Badia or Grace), a dash of browning sauce (I use Grace browning sauce) and 3 sprigs of thyme or dried thyme. Allow to marinate for at least one hour or overnight (preferred)
2. Cook and drain pasta, set aside. I under cook the pasta slightly because you will toss it in a hot sauce at the end
3. Heat oil on medium/high heat in a large skillet and cook shrimp and chicken in until cooked. Set aside.
4. Heat additional oil and saute onions, garlic and peppers until almost tender (roughly 5 minutes). Add about 1/2 of the chopped green onions and saute for about 1 minute. Add jerk seasoning to the sauteed vegetables.
5. Add half & half and coconut milk. Reduce heat slightly. Simmer until thickened (roughly 5 minutes).
6. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Add chicken and pasta to sauce and stir until well coated.
7. Add remaining green onions for garnish. Serve with coco bread and a mixed green salad for a wonderfully rounded meal.

Henry Francis

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This is a must-try!

Martina Burro

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I'm not sure about this one.

Milos Subotic

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This looks delicious!

Rochelle Jones

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I'll try it.

Rashad Jutt

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Not bad.

kawagga Moses

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Yum!

Meesum Ali

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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The sauce was too thin and the chicken was overcooked. I won't be making this again.

Joshua Ewaratata

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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The flavors are amazing and the pasta is always cooked perfectly.

Mazhar Ch

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The pasta was a bit too spicy for me, but other than that it was a great dish. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I would make it again, but with less pepper.

Md Gulzar

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This was an easy recipe to follow and it turned out delicious! I especially loved the combination of flavors and the spiciness. I will definitely be making this again.

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