Jamaican Rasta Pasta with Shrimp Recipe
A luxurious Jamaican Rasta Pasta with Shrimp recipe which pairs tender shrimp and jerk seasoning with a decadent tomato pasta sauce.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 4
Calories 605 kcal
Heat two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet and add garlic clove, shrimp, and 3 to 4 lemon slices.
Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir for approx 6 to 8 minutes, flipping them once. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until golden brown.
Stir in sliced peppers and cook for a couple of minutes until they soften.
Add tomatoes and season with Jamaican jerk seasoning. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
In the meantime, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in grated cheese.
Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Stir well to combine.
Serve topped with the shrimp.
Enjoy.
- You can garnish the dish with chopped fresh parsley and grilled lemon slices.
- Use any type of long-size pasta like fettuccine or linguine.
- For more flavor, add 1/3 cup of coconut milk to the sauce when adding diced tomatoes.
Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 773mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2278IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 405mg | Iron: 4mg
Keyword Jamaican Rasta Pasta, Rasta Pasta