Rasta Pasta

by Judy Franklin-15 February 2026Medium

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time15 min

Total Time25 min

Servings4

A creamy, cheesy Jamaican dish packed with jerk shrimp, sautéed bell peppers, and a touch of spice. Ready in less than 30 minutes, it’s the perfect dinner for a flavourful weeknight meal.

Method

0
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Strain and return to pot.
1
In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until pink in colour and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2
Using the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, then add bell peppers.
3
Create a well in your skillet and add cream, chicken broth, jerk seasoning, thyme sprigs, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes or until sauce starts to slightly thicken. Add in parmesan cheese and stir until incorporated.
4
Remove from heat and add pasta and shrimp to sauce and stir to combine. Serve while hot.