Rasta Pasta

5 from 1 vote

Need a weeknight meal that will wake up your mouth? Creamy Rasta Pasta with Jamaican spices, sweet shrimp, and colorful veggies is that meal. The whole family will devour this spicy, creamy, cheesy dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Total Time28

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Jamaican

Keyword: how to make rasta pasta, one pot meals, rasta pasta with shrimp

Servings:

Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta, cooked
½ pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup cream cheese, softened
½ cup parmesan cheese, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
1 to 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with the spices, and set aside to marinate for about 10 minutes
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet, and add the marinated shrimp. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Transfer the shrimp to a clean bowl, and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add the minced garlic, stir and cook for about 30 seconds over medium-low heat.
Add the sliced peppers, increase heat to medium-high and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Pour in the heavy cream, and stir in the cream cheese and parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring, until the cheese melts and the mixture thickens, about 7 minutes.
Add the cooked penne pasta and shrimp to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Garnish the rasta pasta with freshly sliced green onions (or chopped parsley), and parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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