Description
A vibrant and flavorful Jamaican dish featuring penne pasta in a creamy sauce with colorful bell peppers and jerk seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 box penne pasta
- 1/2 each of diced red, yellow, and green bell peppers
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup Mexican-style four cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp wet jerk seasoning
- 1 tsp dry jerk seasoning
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring four cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add one tablespoon of salt and one tablespoon of olive oil.
- Once boiling, add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium pan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic and diced bell peppers for a few minutes. Set aside.
- In the same large pot, add butter and flour, then slowly whisk in the heavy cream. Cook until the sauce thickens, about five minutes.
- Add the sautéed garlic and bell peppers, Mexican-style four cheese, mozzarella cheese, wet and dry jerk seasonings, seasoning salt, and salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix everything together before serving.
Notes
For best results, serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or additional cheese. Adjust the jerk seasoning to taste for desired spiciness.