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Creamy Jamaican Rasta Pasta

Creamy Jamaican Rasta Pasta
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Creamy Jamaican Rasta Pasta is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings the bold flavors of Jamaica to your dinner table. This one-skillet recipe features a rich, creamy sauce infused with spicy jerk seasoning, perfectly coating organic penne pasta and colorful vegetables. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish can easily be customized with your choice of proteins like chicken or turkey, making it both versatile and satisfying. With its easy preparation and minimal cleanup, you’ll have more time to enjoy the delightful combination of flavors that this pasta offers.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz organic penne pasta
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 Tbsps organic all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1–2 Tbsps jerk seasoning
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper or habanero (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups organic heavy cream
  • 1 1/4 cups organic vegetable stock/broth
  • 2 Tbsps white cooking apple vinegar (optional)
  • 1 cup freshly-grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the penne pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped bell peppers in olive oil for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add fresh thyme, flour, smoked paprika, sea salt, and jerk seasoning to the skillet; stir well.
  4. Gradually mix in vegetable stock followed by heavy cream until slightly thickened. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and stir in parmesan cheese until melted. Serve warm.

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