Creamy Rasta Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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16 ounces (450g) dried pasta - penne works best but rigatoni or fusilli are great too
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2 large chicken breasts or 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
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3 colorful bell peppers, sliced into strips
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½ cup fresh green onions, sliced
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2-3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce & Seasonings
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3 tablespoons jerk seasoning (divided)
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
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¼ cup vegetable or chicken stock
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½ cup heavy cream or half and half
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½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
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Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. It will continue cooking slightly when mixed with the sauce later, so don't overcook it.
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If using raw chicken breast, cut into cubes and toss with 1.5 tablespoons of jerk seasoning. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove from pot and set aside. (Skip this step if using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.)
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In the same pot, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté the bell peppers and green onions for about 3-4 minutes until slightly softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Sprinkle the remaining 1.5 tablespoons of jerk seasoning into the pot with the vegetables. Pour in the heavy cream and vegetable stock, then add the cooked chicken back to the pot. Let everything simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
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Stir the grated parmesan cheese into the sauce until melted and smooth. Add the cooked pasta to the pot and toss until everything is well coated in the creamy sauce. Garnish with additional chopped green onions or fresh parsley before serving.
# Notes:
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This creamy pasta dish combines Caribbean jerk seasoning with colorful bell peppers for a flavorful weeknight dinner that's ready in just 15 minutes.
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The dish is naturally spicy from the jerk seasoning - reduce the amount by half if you prefer a milder flavor.
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Rasta pasta gets its name from the colorful bell peppers that represent the Rastafarian colors.