Description
Rasta Pasta is a creamy, colorful Caribbean-inspired pasta dish made with bell peppers, jerk seasoning, and a rich sauce balanced with fresh lime. It’s bold, comforting, and vibrant, with just the right amount of spice and warmth.
Ingredients
12 oz (340g) penne or rigatoni pasta
2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
1 green bell pepper, julienned
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp jerk seasoning (halal-certified)
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground thyme
1 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups heavy cream or coconut cream
1 cup vegetable broth
1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Salt, to taste
Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onion and bell peppers and sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add jerk seasoning, paprika, thyme, allspice, and black pepper. Toast spices for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in cream and vegetable broth. Add tomato paste if using and stir well.
- Simmer sauce for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust salt to taste.
- Add cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated in sauce.
- Simmer together for 2–3 minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve hot.
Notes
Use coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
Adjust jerk seasoning to control spice level.
Lime juice brightens and balances the creamy sauce.
Add mushrooms or zucchini for extra vegetables.
Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
