Levi Roots Rasta Pasta | Ashens

Rastafarianism meets pastafarianism with Rasta Pasta! A snack pot thingie from musician and Reggae Reggae sauce man Levi Roots. It involves water, tin foil and a disappointingly small amount of pasta.
#pasta #snack #ashens

[@pedroasif6844]

Love that he paid respect to the creator of the product by having the normal intro instead of the digital puke intro like the other Food Stuff reviews. That's a nice touch.

[@lucy3194]

why does ashens know basically everything about levi roots

[@71dembonesTV]

because he makes a bloody nice sauce

[@IanC14]

He was a very big deal when he did well on Dragons Den.

[@unlokia]

I'd say Levi is a bigger deal than the egotist "dragons" whom fool themselves into thinking their MINISCULE, UK-sized "fortunes" are some big whoopie doo, and that the inventor should bow to them and lose all their dignity in the process. I'd laugh my socks off at those schmucks, seriously, blowhards.

[@VineFynn]

@@unlokia did you lose on dragons den

[@unlokia]

Nope, I won, by never lowering myself to their level. :P

[@semi-average-guy]

I've never seen Ashens so enthusiastic about an instant snack before.

[@unlokia]

Possibly a paid promotion (and don't fool yourself into thinking people ALWAYS admit to that)

[@DasLabra]

The UK doesn't take too kindly to people not disclosing paid promotions and I highly doubt Ashens out of all people would potentially risk his livelihood over an instant pasta product. We all know Ashens always has a lot of random trivia at hand, so this is not really out of the ordinary.

[@lovelyheiferdev]

It's not unusual, but it's not too often that he does this.

[@ButtonMasherReal]

unlokia Nah, you can’t do paid promotions in the UK without saying that it’s a paid promotion.

[@unlokia]

Er, yes you can.

[@greenisnotacreativecolour]

Four minutes!? I don't eat food that takes more than two minutes to prepare. Luckily I bought his how-to book, Masta Fasta Rasta Pasta.

[@umbaupause]

You already spoiled the joke, but... So you want faster rasta pasta?

[@flatplant]

Do you mainly eat toast?

[@greenisnotacreativecolour]

@@flatplant Why spend minutes heating toast when bread will do the same job?

[@flatplant]

@@greenisnotacreativecolour to be honest if you let bread stay out and go stale for a couple of days it's basically like eating toast.

[@Meximagician]

I just cook mine in big batches and store it in a barrel. I call it my Casta Rasta Pasta.

[@clearspira]

I'm not used to Stuart liking food.

[@megamegaO]

His seafood special was the same. He liked most of the stuff he troed lol.

[@lokalnyork]

I'm not used to Stu eating something that is NOT rotten and/or goop.

[@Letham316]

I actually remember his appearance on Dragon's Den, and part of his product pitch was him performing a cute little song/jingle. :3

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

Which was used for the advert that Aardman animated!

[@7EEVEE]

I feel it's understated how good Ashens improv is, ya boy is SHARP

[@EquinoxMusicPromotions]

I have actually been to Levi Roots’ restaurant in Stratford and it was absolutely unreal. Best food I’ve ever eaten, hands down. Actually got to meet Levi Roots himself there as well, he’s a very nice guy!

[@Leewise1]

Oh right, so he's there every day then

[@anononomous]

Probably just _some days,_ which would not be too far fetched.

[@EquinoxMusicPromotions]

anononomous Yeah, he’s not there everyday, he’s away quite a lot on business. However I’ve been there twice and seen him both times! Just depends on how lucky you are really :)

[@largefries123]

Met him open opening day! He was outside handing out leaflets... When I said it was Levi himself my girlfriend said... if he is Levi Roots why is he handing out the leaflets?! Good point but but he was... Nice guy...

[@BichaelStevens]

Something smells fishy in this thread

[@RufusOmega]

For anybody that might be interested: Levi Roots also does an absolutely fantastic ginger beer with lime and honey. It's quite hard to find anywhere that sells it, though; which is odd because it's by far the best ginger beer I've had.

[@MajoraWaffle]

levi roots is a real chill guy. glad he's still successful with both his music and this brand.

[@capatainnemo]

he also has a line of soft drinks...his ginger beer is lovely

[@ciara947]

as is the Caribbean Crush

[@ExarchusDivision]

@@ciara947 Is that the one with the extremely saturated flavour?

[@ciara947]

no idea, it's one that tastes of pineapple, grapefruit and mango. it's light green I think.

[@andreworton7057]

Try the watermelon (it’s a red coloured fluid)

[@antoniasiddall]

@@andreworton7057 I loveee the watermelon one but I moved and none of my local shops sell it anymore.

[@Ironman1o1]

Hey, he didn't cut the cup in half to put the water in!

[@shallowgod5539]

I hope him cutting that bun becomes a running joke in the comments

[@krashd]

Indeed, let the halving of all things begin!

[@ChefD303]

Lmfao! He killed that damn bun for sure.

[@charlesgurley7030]

LMAO! First thing I thought was CUT IT HALF Ashens! lol ahhh fun stuff

[@Ektalon]

Rob Fraser Please, the halving of things IMPROPERLY!

[@lawrencecalablaster568]

The noise Ashens makes when he opens his mouth is really funny.

[@mooniejohnson]

When it comes to pot-noodles like that, I tend to short maybe 1/4 on the water. I've found that really helps everything actually become a vague "meal" instead of somewhat watery.

[@tncorgi92]

"The more you eat, the tastier it gets." Good slogan for a T-shirt.

[@iamthatguyfromslipknot1137]

Or a food product you know kind of like once you pop you cant stop sort of thing but more on the nose..lol..

[@Square1production]

"The proof of the pasta is in the rastering." I guess that's true, within the context of online video, unless you happen to be watching this on an oscilloscope or a vextrex.

[@unlokia]

Or a CRT... because... well, you know... I don't want to insult your intellect.

[@Square1production]

A CRT is still a raster. The electron beam scans across phosphor dots to illuminate them. The dots are arranged in lines, and the beam scans one line at a time.

[@unlokia]

Yes indeed. I mentioned "CRT" broadly to show ANY CRT uses raster scanning, as you'd only stated 2 examples... call me a pedant... a CRT of any type always raster scans, it has to. I'm an ex TV repair engineer (from the 90s) :))

[@squat224]

that pepper is a Scotch Bonnet pepper, which are actually pretty hot. They do look a bit like tiny goofy bell peppers though, especially in that shady art.

[@Gun5hip]

Thanks for info

[@rich1051414]

Habanero peppers look like that as well. Like mini bell peppers.

[@iamthatguyfromslipknot1137]

Yeah i like them and they are pretty hot to..

[@UlyssesCrab]

“I’m gonna have a bit more!” - Ashens 2018. Your seal of approval and quality!

[@captaindreadnought212]

the little "mrawm" noise stuart makes when he eats gives me life

[@zehn39]

Was in a very specific mood to see Ashens eat pasta products. Came back here.

[@RobsRemixes]

Try Levi roots Caribbean crush drink, pretty awesome 👌🏻

[@Minastir1]

This is the most interesting review of a cup noodle ever made.

[@markiangooley]

The pepper symbols do look rather like bell peppers but they might be intended to be Scotch Bonnet peppers - much hotter.

[@CigaretteTricks]

Love the daily videos honestly. Great way to end the day. ❤

[@A.S.028]

Surprised Stuart didn't cut the cup in half vertically then try to add the water. I still need an apology for the hot dog bun incident.

[@levischorpioen]

Exactly :P

[@ChefD303]

We're all in the same boat. That shit drove me crazy.

[@SakuraAvalon]

It fascinates me how people can fixate on something so inconsequential.

[@SakuraAvalon]

Cris Packet It was to my understanding that 'getting out more' would decrease such reactions, not strengthen them.

[@SakuraAvalon]

Cris Packet The only sense is nonsense.

[@ultimateninjaboi]

Wasn't expecting Story Time with Uncle Ashens, but holy hell, it was a wonderful surprise. X3

[@ZefVolk]

I think those are scotch bonnets, not bell peppers.

[@eggsngravy]

this. 'bell peppers' what a cretin.

[@feesh7865]

I had to check that someone corrected him, so I didn't have to.

[@armwrestlingfan6804]

No habanero?

[@JROC2112]

More like bell ends.

[@iCABALi]

@@armwrestlingfan6804 scotch bonnets are associated with Caribbean food, not habaneros.

[@agoraphobicsquirrel8607]

I’m still in great distress over the hot dog bun..

[@TheLobstersoup]

That bun should be in the British Museum by now. Because it is so British. And such art.

[@reggiep75]

Or the bun should be fucking shredded like the recent Banksy art spectacle!! Can we source materials strong enough to cut the bun tho!? I can hear the wailing of industrial diamond cutters!

[@Okurka.]

Why industrial diamond cutters? I'm pretty sure Stuart cut the bun using a regular knife.

[@unlokia]

Screw "Banksy" and his delusionery "mystique" (which is basically "I have to stay anonymous because I'm a vandal, and I'll get locked up if identified")

[@cipherthedemonlord8057]

Same

[@ThePilgrums]

Naught to three sad chili peppers.

[@BlunderCig]

Love seeing you review stuff we can actually go and buy

[@romajimamulo]

And you'd actually want to

[@lincs4life]

The ready meals are pretty nice and so are the drinks especially the green one

[@Dellaluna13]

For connoisseurs of economically-priced celebrity pasta, no meal is complete without Eli Silverman's Modular Pasta. Available in: Spicy Habanero, Pickled Plasticine, and now Beef Regret.

[@jello__0113]

Saw Levi Roots singing at a Meat Convention like 6 year ago.... lol, was pretty random : )

[@Ajiponferret]

This is the classic Ashens I've been waiting for.

[@RadagonTheRed]

I actually LOVE most of the Levi Roots products. The Jerk BBQ sauce is amazing and the Reggae Reggae sauce is spectacular!!!

[@Caredroia]

The Reggae Reggae Crisps are wonderful!

[@JackofNoTrades634]

For some reason I get groovy lit when the theme kicks in

[@rebeccaschade3987]

No, it's not a bell pepper, it's a scotch bonnet chilli, which are very popular in the Caribbean.

[@carlosdeleon7755]

Ashens has been eating nice food recently, it's a sign of the end of days

[@Litu_Hawk]

for the US viewers Dragons Den is the UK version of Shark Tank

[@EliteXtasy]

"UK version"?? Excuse you, but which came first??

[@MonkeyHunch1]

@@EliteXtasy Yup Americans always claiming our inventions ! :)

[@cheezmartian]

@@EliteXtasy ... Dragons den aired 2005, shark tank 2009. Furthermore the idea is originally Japanese from 2001. He never claimed it came first

[@macofalltrades6396]

Around 3:00 we're all screaming, "GET ON WITH IT!"

[@G.reviewz]

I keep seeing these one the shelves in tescos qndni just..never wann try them... SO THANKS FOR DOING THIS ASHENS!!!

[@AlyxxTheRat]

*watches someone eating a lunch snack while eating a lunch snack*

[@UKTEA]

I do love these type of things

[@tubblehelescope-6282]

Ashens more like rations. Lmao love your channel

[@MaggixDD]

Chef ashens the pasta masta

[@woosnext]

As he goes along Ashens literally uncovers more and more of Levi‘s story until he gets ... wait for it... to the roots!

[@wiitard123]

I was in b&m this morning scouring the shelves for shit food, came across the whole gang; wat noodles and mustard senf hotdogs

[@95keat]

Haiderroo did you cut the bun in half?

[@unlokia]

_"I was in b&m this morning..."_ Who says that? No one.

[@leonstrongbow2410]

Senf is just German for mustard.

[@maxscardanelli6185]

Did you find the Rasta Pasta?

[@ButtonMasherReal]

Did you come across what he’s eating tomorrow?

[@UKDrivingTest]

Put some music in my food for me, and give me some Reggae Reggae Sauce. Hot Reggae Reggae Sauce. It’s so nice I had to name it twice - I called it Reggae Reggae Sauce. Reggae Reggae Sauce! Just like my baby it’s the perfect delight. It’s got some peppers ‘n’ and some herbs ‘n’ spice. Me want some Reggae Reggae Sauce. Hot Reggae Reggae Sauce. So nice with your fried chicken. Makes burgers finger lickin’. And your rice ‘n’ peas ‘n’ fish... Put some Reggae Reggae Sauce on your dish!

[@Lumibear.]

Driving Crawley - it is lovely, great on bacon sarnies!

[@_-4232]

wtf are u talking about u neek

[@Zesty869]

It's the jingle Levi wrote for his Dragon's Den pitch iirc

[@TheRausing1]

There’s nothing like the exiting and warming aromas of Reggae Reggae!

[@LorcanJD]

@@_-4232 Calling someone a neek when you have a gaming channel 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jimst3r1]

hahaha i had the pleasure of meeting Levi one time at a book signing, top bloke. If you don't like his range, just buy his books... the home cooked Peurto rican chicken and rice and Pepper pot are amazing ... have it all the time.

[@xGiberish]

Is Ashens secretly a rastafarian? That's a lot of information to just know randomly.

[@iamthatguyfromslipknot1137]

Everyone in England that watched Dragons den knows about Levi Roots...lol..

[@clarkpatient7950]

@@iamthatguyfromslipknot1137 Yeah but I don't believe anyone would casually know about the recipe, court case, and producers picking him up for the show without researching it before

[@thejamman42]

We still haven't forgot about the hot dog bun

[@acidhelm]

Never forget.

[@mrrdirty6198]

Your profile picture is perfect for this.

[@user-fw1bq3gd4x]

beef

[@danforbes3573]

Well,old Levi gets the Ashens thumbs up.Marvellous!

[@66group]

love you ashens!

[@ChrisMelville]

You know the food is going to be nice when Ashens doesn’t choose to use the “puking” intro 😉

[@marlborogorila]

5-10, absolutely nice. very ashens.

[@wingedtoast7495]

I knew I was doing something wrong, I just always end up with Spasta pasta :(

[@rucu8311]

Levi is now worth 45 million. Bet Deborah and Duncan are kicking themselves.

[@Jonebee7771]

Levi "fingers in allsorts of Jamaican food things with his sauce" Roots

[@Nexiusify]

I have the Levi roots Sauce and cookbook I really love the stuff.

[@kaifilbert9272]

Love this

[@Tambo74]

Reggae Reggae Chicken Mon!, fucking loved that shit.

[@ComedyLoverGirl]

Ashens liked a product he reviewed! That's once in a blue moon.

[@ceph042]

I love the reggae sauce. It’s absolutely amazing

[@DylRicho]

I remember the episode of Dragon's Den when Levi was pitching his Reggae Reggae sauce. Amazing sauce!

[@TheRausing1]

I like how you big up the OG reggae reggae sauce. That stuff is Jamaican gold. A perfect symphony of sweet, spicy and savoury. A dark elixir of tropical bliss. Best jerk sauce in any supermarket in the uk. I’d go to war for that sauce.

[@ellamcgrady8856]

i met levi roots and he taught me a song about his reggae reggae sauce 🤟🏼

[@birdbrain4445]

JFC the reeeeing over the hot dog bun here too

[@fornaxian]

Surreal, I ate recently in the Stratford restaurant with my bf. Had no idea about the guy or the sauce before entering and was educated by my better half on the subject while there. Very nice place, loved the atmosphere and the sauce. Had a lovely chicken platter. Wish the calamari had been bigger cos it was delicious.

[@EDDhoot]

It's so nice he named it twice

[@DoubleNullVoid00]

Yum.

[@TheVirtuoso883]

Recommended section of 2020 will see you Comrades again in a few years when it returns

[@mikesgran]

Ashens, you really are a mine of information :)

[@feefee221100]

To be fair I wouldn’t have been able to say ‘Rasta Pasta’ with a straight face either

[@retsuza]

The problem for me is I say pasta the way ashens does, but I say rasta differently. Rosta pasta

[@feefee221100]

Feelin' Fine That is indeed a unique problem my friend

[@phoenixj5279]

Not seen these around or I'd try one

[@Chickenman702]

"Westfield Stratford....quite nice" fuck that's a good one

[@chrismac4441]

4:35 that noise bae makes when he eats

[@friendlycryptid6797]

I regret watching this before I sleep. Now I'm hungry. °^°

[@spqqder2407]

It looks good

[@goatpixel381]

Ashens please try Ainsley Harriot Thai Chicken Lemongrass cup a soup it's like a powder that you pour boiling water ontop of and it makes soup. You can find it at your local Tesco or Sainsbury's and for £1 packet (3 servings) they aren't too bad

[@ThorgrimTheWise]

I absolutely love how many people are still outraged about the hot dog bun! (Myself included) Stuart knows not what he has unleashed... Unless he did it just to spite the lot of us, in which case his plan worked perfectly

[@kapitalisten8770]

The hot dog bun still haunts my dreams

[@jishthepickled3711]

levi roots used to do a carribean stew . it was absolutely amazing but i havent seen it in years

[@davidlemos1136]

Ya siento ganas de probar esa salsa.

[@viriatvsoflvsitania5422]

1:13 That's the best description of Dragon's Den I've ever heard.

[@Jesse__H]

Synthenesia, that's like, synesthesia for lysdexics.

[@gulagbean289]

Delicious and nutritious 👌👌👌💁💁💁

[@emmy9345]

Gotta love Levi Roots, not sure why but then again why not.

[@joshualisciarelli6960]

Take a shot everytime he says Reggae 😂

[@aschmidt623]

Looks good👍

[@quinntaylor1170]

I assuming dragons den is like a British shark tank

[@amaruqlonewolf3350]

Taste of nutmeg? Now I know the fast food Jon from Townsend's eat.

[@Boogie_the_cat]

"i think I'm a rasta, my hair looks like pasta, I'm fakin Jamaican" -Skankin Pickle

[@michaelhall736]

I'd definitely love to eat that.

[@Battledongus]

This sounds really good i wish it was sold here in au but I've never seen it.

[@unlokia]

You live in a muddled-up, topsy turvy, kangaroo-chasing upside down world, hehe.

[@k.baloch569]

Looked tasty lol

[@patchoulicolt7093]

Yaaaaaay! You got it off private!

[@bigemugamer]

wow, not much food get gets such high praise! =)

[@DavidHill-xe6gc]

They used to do fajita kits, livi rootes n they are Actualy amazing, so sad can’t find them anywhere.

[@IanC14]

Westfield in Stratford is a great place to shop and generally wonder around. Some shockingly expensive jewellery shops though. I mean fuck me, who would actually wear some of that stuff???

[@frankschneider6156]

You should better be worried about your life if you encounter them unarmed.

[@swanningabout]

wander*