Recipe courtesy of
Gabi Odebode
for
Food Network Kitchen
Recipe courtesy of
Gabi Odebode
for
Food Network Kitchen
Watch how to make this recipe.
Jamaican Rasta Pasta
Getting reviews...
- Level: Easy
- Total: 35 min
- Active: 20 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 286
- Total Fat
- 12 g
- Saturated Fat
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 35 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 2 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Protein
- 9 g
- Cholesterol
- 21 mg
- Sodium
- 366 mg
A trio of colorful bell peppers – red, yellow and green – adds a sweet twist to this creamy, vibrant pasta that’s popular in Jamaica and beyond. The noodle of choice for rasta pasta is penne, a cut that holds the sauce well and nestles along the sliced peppers, although the first iteration of the dish, credited to Chef Lorraine Washington of Negril, used linguine. The rich sauce in this version comes from half-and-half and mozzarella, while some recipes use a combination of Parmesan and cream. Habanero of Scotch bonnet pepper adds a nice kick while allspice lends earthy warmth. The mix of fresh vegetables, Caribbean spice and a rich cream sauce bursts with flavor and makes this quick and easy dish a crowd-pleaser.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 35 min
- Active: 20 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 286
- Total Fat
- 12 g
- Saturated Fat
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 35 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 2 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Protein
- 9 g
- Cholesterol
- 21 mg
- Sodium
- 366 mg
Ingredients
NEW: You can now switch to Cook Mode to keep your screen awake.
Directions
- Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium pot and season generously with salt. Add the pasta to the pot, give it a stir and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the oil and stir to prevent the pasta from sticking.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large pan over medium heat for about 1 minute. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook until the onion is slightly translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the red, yellow and green bell peppers and cook until the peppers are slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the pasta, then the scallions and habanero pepper, if using; cook for another minute.
- Reduce the heat to medium low, stir in the allspice and thyme and cook until the flavors bloom, about 2 minutes. Add the half-and-half and bring to a slow simmer. Add the mozzarella and continue to cook, stirring, until a creamy cheese sauce forms, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Taste and add salt if needed.
