Jul 14 2026

Rasta Pasta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Penne pasta cooked in coconut cream sauce with a blend of bell peppers, garlic, cherry tomatoes, sweet plantain and our in-house pickled cucumber, carrot, and red onion salad OR steamed veggies [Vegan]

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in the bell peppers and sweet plantain. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the cherry tomatoes and coconut cream to the skillet. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Mix in the Pasta

    Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Plate the Rasta Pasta and serve hot, optionally with pickled cucumber, carrot, and red onion salad or steamed veggies on the side.

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