Best 12 Parrothead Pasta Recipes

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Parrothead pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It is made with a variety of ingredients, including pasta, seafood, vegetables, and a creamy sauce. The dish is named after the fans of Jimmy Buffett, who is known for his love of parrots and the beach. Parrothead pasta is a popular dish at Buffett's concerts and festivals, and it is also a favorite among seafood lovers. If you are looking for a tasty and easy-to-make seafood dish, then parrothead pasta is the perfect recipe for you.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY PARROT PASTA



Spicy Parrot Pasta image

Make and share this Spicy Parrot Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bethany P.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 2, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

spaghetti, serving for 1 person, one small handful
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons vegetables, of your choice. i.e. carrots, broccoli, peas, green beans, Swiss chard. Etc
2 tablespoons salmon or 2 tablespoons protine of your choice. i.e. fish, chicken, turkey, eggs Etc
3 -4 cups water for boiling pasta

Steps:

  • Add water and pasta to a small pot.
  • Add the cayenne, hot pepper flakes, and cumin to the water and pasta.
  • Bring to a boil at high heat. Reduce to med-high to med and allow to cook for 8-10 minute Stirring occasionally.
  • While pasta is cooking, use a steamer on the stove or via microwave to cook or heat up the veggies. (You can use veggies from your own dinner before adding butter Etc).
  • Drain pasta. DO NOT RINSE PASTA.
  • Place pasta in an appropriate bowl, add veggies and meat.
  • Allow "meal" to cool for about 5-10 minute.
  • Serve and watch your parrot enjoy! ❤️.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.8, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 12.2, Carbohydrate 106.9, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 4.7, Protein 18.8

PARROTHEAD SALAD



Parrothead Salad image

I first had this colorful salad at a tailgate before a Jimmy Buffett concert, thus the name! It's perfect for spring and summer get-togethers when the ingredients are fresh and ripe. My supper club likes it even better with Buffett playing in the background! Serve with poppy seed dressing.

Provided by jeannie

Categories     Strawberry Salad

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
½ pound fresh strawberries, sliced
½ pound fresh blueberries
1 mango, peeled, seeded, and cut into strips
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup raisins
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
¼ cup chopped red onion
4 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Toss the lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, mango, tomatoes, raisins, almonds, and onions together in a salad bowl. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle. Do not refrigerate more than 4 hours.
  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble and sprinkle over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 157.6 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

PARROTHEAD SALAD



Parrothead Salad image

I first had this colorful salad at a tailgate before a Jimmy Buffett concert, thus the name! It's perfect for spring and summer get-togethers when the ingredients are fresh and ripe. My supper club likes it even better with Buffett playing in the background! Serve with poppy seed dressing.

Provided by jeannie

Categories     Strawberry Salad

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
½ pound fresh strawberries, sliced
½ pound fresh blueberries
1 mango, peeled, seeded, and cut into strips
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup raisins
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
¼ cup chopped red onion
4 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Toss the lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, mango, tomatoes, raisins, almonds, and onions together in a salad bowl. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle. Do not refrigerate more than 4 hours.
  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble and sprinkle over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 157.6 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

BLUE PARROT



Blue Parrot image

Legend has it that the blue hue of the flavorless liqueur curacao originally came from crushed beetles; today, food coloring is used.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Cocktail Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lime wedge
Coarse salt, for rims
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup Cointreau
1/4 cup blue curacao
2/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup superfine sugar
1 1/2 cups crushed ice

Steps:

  • Rub the rim of each glass with the lime wedge. Spread salt on a small plate and dip glasses to coat rims. Combine remaining ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Serve immediately.

PARROTHEAD SALAD



Parrothead Salad image

I first had this colorful salad at a tailgate before a Jimmy Buffett concert, thus the name! It's perfect for spring and summer get-togethers when the ingredients are fresh and ripe. My supper club likes it even better with Buffett playing in the background! Serve with poppy seed dressing.

Provided by jeannie

Categories     Strawberry Salad

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
½ pound fresh strawberries, sliced
½ pound fresh blueberries
1 mango, peeled, seeded, and cut into strips
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup raisins
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
¼ cup chopped red onion
4 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Toss the lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, mango, tomatoes, raisins, almonds, and onions together in a salad bowl. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle. Do not refrigerate more than 4 hours.
  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble and sprinkle over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 157.6 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

PARROTHEAD SALAD



Parrothead Salad image

I first had this colorful salad at a tailgate before a Jimmy Buffett concert, thus the name! It's perfect for spring and summer get-togethers when the ingredients are fresh and ripe. My supper club likes it even better with Buffett playing in the background! Serve with poppy seed dressing.

Provided by jeannie

Categories     Strawberry Salad

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
½ pound fresh strawberries, sliced
½ pound fresh blueberries
1 mango, peeled, seeded, and cut into strips
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup raisins
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
¼ cup chopped red onion
4 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Toss the lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, mango, tomatoes, raisins, almonds, and onions together in a salad bowl. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle. Do not refrigerate more than 4 hours.
  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble and sprinkle over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 157.6 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

ONE POT GARLIC PARMESAN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, garlic, chicken broth, milk, fettuccine, salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 39m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
8 oz fettuccine
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add in the chicken broth, milk, and fettuccine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through, about 18-20 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed until desired consistency is reached.
  • Serve immediately, and top with parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 calories, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 9 grams

PARROTHEAD SALAD



Parrothead Salad image

I first had this colorful salad at a tailgate before a Jimmy Buffett concert, thus the name! It's perfect for spring and summer get-togethers when the ingredients are fresh and ripe. My supper club likes it even better with Buffett playing in the background! Serve with poppy seed dressing.

Provided by jeannie

Categories     Strawberry Salad

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
½ pound fresh strawberries, sliced
½ pound fresh blueberries
1 mango, peeled, seeded, and cut into strips
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup raisins
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
¼ cup chopped red onion
4 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Toss the lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, mango, tomatoes, raisins, almonds, and onions together in a salad bowl. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle. Do not refrigerate more than 4 hours.
  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble and sprinkle over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 157.6 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

PARROTHEAD SALAD



Parrothead Salad image

I first had this colorful salad at a tailgate before a Jimmy Buffett concert, thus the name! It's perfect for spring and summer get-togethers when the ingredients are fresh and ripe. My supper club likes it even better with Buffett playing in the background! Serve with poppy seed dressing.

Provided by jeannie

Categories     Strawberry Salad

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
½ pound fresh strawberries, sliced
½ pound fresh blueberries
1 mango, peeled, seeded, and cut into strips
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup raisins
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
¼ cup chopped red onion
4 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Toss the lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, mango, tomatoes, raisins, almonds, and onions together in a salad bowl. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle. Do not refrigerate more than 4 hours.
  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble and sprinkle over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 157.6 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

PARMESAN PASTA



Parmesan Pasta image

No time to make Grandma's slow-simmered spaghetti sauce? In times like these, this easy 20-minute Parmesan Pasta is your best, most delicious bet.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 oz. spaghetti, uncooked
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 medium tomato es, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package; drain. Cover to keep warm.
  • Melt butter in same pan on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add spaghetti; toss to coat.
  • Add cheese; mix lightly. Top with tomatoes and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 14 g

PARROTHEAD SALAD



Parrothead Salad image

I first had this colorful salad at a tailgate before a Jimmy Buffett concert, thus the name! It's perfect for spring and summer get-togethers when the ingredients are fresh and ripe. My supper club likes it even better with Buffett playing in the background! Serve with poppy seed dressing.

Provided by jeannie

Categories     Strawberry Salad

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
½ pound fresh strawberries, sliced
½ pound fresh blueberries
1 mango, peeled, seeded, and cut into strips
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup raisins
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
¼ cup chopped red onion
4 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Toss the lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, mango, tomatoes, raisins, almonds, and onions together in a salad bowl. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle. Do not refrigerate more than 4 hours.
  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble and sprinkle over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 157.6 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

PARROTHEAD SALAD



Parrothead Salad image

I first had this colorful salad at a tailgate before a Jimmy Buffett concert, thus the name! It's perfect for spring and summer get-togethers when the ingredients are fresh and ripe. My supper club likes it even better with Buffett playing in the background! Serve with poppy seed dressing.

Provided by jeannie

Categories     Strawberry Salad

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
½ pound fresh strawberries, sliced
½ pound fresh blueberries
1 mango, peeled, seeded, and cut into strips
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup raisins
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
¼ cup chopped red onion
4 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Toss the lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, mango, tomatoes, raisins, almonds, and onions together in a salad bowl. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle. Do not refrigerate more than 4 hours.
  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble and sprinkle over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 157.6 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help you save time and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Cook the pasta to al dente: Al dente means "to the tooth" in Italian and refers to the ideal texture for cooked pasta. It should be firm to the bite but not too soft or mushy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the pasta, don't overcrowd the pan. This will cause the pasta to stick together and cook unevenly.
  • Reserve some pasta water: Before you drain the pasta, reserve about a cup of the pasta water. This can be used to thin out the sauce or to add moisture to the pasta.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using fresh herbs, vegetables, and seafood.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Parrothead pasta is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Feel free to add or substitute ingredients to create your own unique version.

Conclusion:

Parrothead pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant flavors and colors, it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give parrothead pasta a try. You won't be disappointed!

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