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  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to coat. Add the bell peppers, peas, carrots, and onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, for about a minute.
  4. Add the jerk seasoning to the pot and stir. Add the thyme, light cream and vegetable stock then bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, then stir to coat the noodles fully before serving.
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rasta pasta
Grain: 
Wheat [1]
Ingredients: 

6 ounces whole grain penne or rotini pasta (to yield about 3 cups cooked pasta)

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 bell peppers, thinly sliced

½ cup peas

1 carrot, chopped

½ onion, sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons jerk seasoning

2 fresh thyme sprigs

½ cup light cream

¼ cup low sodium vegetable stock

Active time: 
10 minutes
Yield: 
5 servings
Nutrition: 
Calories: 250, Total Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g, Sodium: 560mg, Carbohydrate: 43g, Fiber: 6g, Total Sugar: 5g (Added Sugar: 0g), Protein: 7g
Author: 

An Oldways recipe, courtesy of Brianne Brathwaite

Diet: 
African Heritage Diet
Course: 
Main dishes
Meal: 
Dinner
Dietary choice: 
Vegetarian
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Description: 

Jerk seasoning is a spice blend used in Jamaican cuisine that often includes warm spices like cinnamon, paprika, nutmeg, allspice, and cayenne. It adds a punch of flavor to this Caribbean inspired pasta dish.

Serving Size: 
1/5 recipe

Source URL: https://wholegrainscouncil.org/recipes/jamaican-rasta-pasta

Links
[1] https://wholegrainscouncil.org/grain/wheat