Rasta Pasta” with jerk chicken and shrimp

Ingredients

8 oz penne pasta about 2 dry cups
1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
2 Tbsp jerk seasoning separated
2 Tbsp canola oil
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper thinly sliced
2 cups fresh spinach
2 green onion
4 garlic cloves minced
¾ cup pasta water separated
¾ cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese shredded

Directions :

Prepare pasta according to directions on the box. Drain and set aside ½ pasta cup pasta water.
Coat shrimp with 1 Tbsp of jerk seasoning.
Set a 10-inch skillet over medium heat and add oil. Cook shrimp for 2-3 min per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Deglaze the pan by adding ¼ cup pasta water and use a wooden spoon to remove brown bits. Add peppers, green onions, and garlic to the pan and cook until slightly softened about 5 minutes.
Add remaining pasta water, heavy cream, and remaining jerk seasoning and simmer for about 3 minutes. Add pasta, spinach, and parmesan cheese and stir until coated.
Remove from heat and top with shrimp.

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