Delicious Oxtail Rasta Pasta Recipe

Are you a fan of Spanish recipes but want to try something more eccentric? Then there is a broad selection for you to choose from.

To narrow it down, in this article, we will focus on oxtail Rasta Pasta, a dish that blends Jamaican and Andalusian cuisines to perfection. You can make it for a date night, a family get-together, or a regular Tuesday meal.

Keep reading and learn how to make Rasta Pasta with oxtail from scratch, along with some helpful tips for storing, serving, and ingredient replacements that you can follow.

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Background of the Dish

Are you wondering what is rasta pasta? The answer is pretty simple: it is a Jamaican pasta dish flavored with jerk seasoning and topped with colorful red, yellow, and green bell peppers.

The Spanish oxtail rasta pasta is a combination of that dish and the classic tender oxtail from Southern Spain, making it a match made in heaven.

The oxtail rasta pasta wasn’t the first dish to be created as a fusion between Andalusian and other cuisines, as other stews were developed before like the Basque oxtail stew and the Portuguese oxtail stew.

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Things You’ll Need for Oxtail Rasta Pasta

To make the best oxtail recipe you will need penne, oxtail, jerk seasoning, heavy cream, coconut milk, and a mix of green, yellow, and red bell peppers.

The only equipment needed to prepare this Spanish oxtails recipe is a heavy pot or Dutch oven, and a skillet.

Ingredients

For the Spanish oxtail

• 1.5kg oxtail
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion
• 4 garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon allspice
• 1 Scotch bonnet pepper
• 2 cups (480ml) beef broth
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

For the rasta pasta

• 500gr penne or fettuccine pasta
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 1/2 green bell pepper
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper 
• 1 red onion,
• 1 cup (220ml) coconut milk
• 1 cup (220ml) heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning (adjust to taste)
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Oxtail Rasta Pasta – Step by Step Guide

1. To start with this oxtail rasta pasta recipe, cut the meat into pieces and season them with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the oxtail on all sides until golden.

2. After that, chop the onions into small squares and mince the garlic. Add them to the pot with thyme, allspice, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, until they get a soft texture. Dice the tomatoes and set them aside.

3. Now, pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours or until the oxtail is tender. Lastly, adjust the seasoning if needed and remove excess fat from the surface.

4. In the last 30 minutes of cooking the Spanish-style oxtails, grab a separate pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

5. For the next step in this simple oxtail recipe, thinly slice the bell peppers (it is better if you can add a bit of each color, if not then use your favorite one). Also, chop the red onion. Using a large skillet saute them for 5 minutes.

6. In that same skillet, pour in coconut milk and heavy cream. Stir in jerk seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce for the oxtails and rasta pasta thickens. Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the sauce.

7. Now all you have to do to finish this Spanish oxtail recipe is to serve the oxtail rasta pasta warm, topped with the flavorful oxtail.

Substitution of Ingredients

There are a lot of ingredient replacements that you can follow to customize this Spanish-style oxtail recipe

The rasta pasta with oxtail recipe is commonly made with penne, but feel free to use the type of pasta that you like the most, just like the oxtail spaghetti.

This oxtail pasta sauce calls for the classic rasta pasta ingredients, but you can go for a more traditional choice and prepare a bolognese, or carbonara sauce.

A key ingredient in this homemade rasta pasta is the different bell peppers, as they add the “rasta” color, but if it is impossible for you to find some then use your favorite ones.

If you want to try more winter recipes, then our oxtail ragu recipe and oxtails and rice may become your new favorite ones along with the oxtail rasta pasta.

Tips on Serving Oxtail Rasta Pasta

The oxtail rasta pasta is probably the best recipe for oxtails because you don’t even need to make a side or an appetizer: it is a perfect type of pasta to be served as a main dish, for lunch or dinner.

The classic way of serving this rasta pasta with oxtails is to plate the pasta and make sure that every plate has a visible mix of bell peppers, or you won’t have that characteristic rasta color.

To take this oxtail pasta recipe to the next level, top it with grated parmesan or manchego cheese on top, making sure that the cheese doesn’t cover the red, yellow, and green from the bell peppers.

Besides that, you can top the dish from this authentic rasta pasta recipe with chopped fresh herbs (such as dill, cilantro, and parsley), or chopped and toasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc.).

How to Store Oxtail Rasta Pasta

Once you finish making the oxtail recipe, let the rasta pasta with oxtail cool to room temperature (for 30 to 60 minutes) and then place it in a covered freezer-safe container.

After that, you will be able to store the oxtail rasta pasta for up to 3 days in the fridge or 30 days in the freezer, thawing it overnight or for 12 hours in the fridge.

This is the best rasta pasta because you can reheat it in the microwave (for 5 minutes in medium to low power), or in a skillet or large pot over medium to low heat.

In both cases, we recommend that you add a bit of water or heavy cream (1/2 cup and so on) if the oxtail rasta pasta loses too much of its liquid content.

Do you want to try more Spanish oxtail recipes that you can store in the fridge or freezer? Then check out the delicious oxtail and butter beans or the fantastic oxtail stew with potatoes.

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