108 flavors that taste great with parmesan
..and 35 combinations to avoid.
We analyzed over 500,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes parmesan better. On average, recipes with parmesan received a 4.43⭐ review scores. However, in some combinations, review scores improved significantly. Like with garlic. And sometimes worse. Like with all purpose flour.
These are the most important combinations we found:
Stand out combinations
Improved by
- garlic
- heavy cream
- shallots
- kosher salt
- red chili flakes
- yellow onion
- italian seasoning
- mayonnaise
- dijon mustard
- rosemary
- spaghetti sauce
- ground pork
- prosciutto
- cherry tomato
- salted butter
- marinara sauce
- roma tomato
- panko crumbs
- sundried tomato
- vegetable stock
- romaine lettuce
- arborio rice
- dill
- brussel sprouts
- bucatini pasta
- italian sausage
- toasted pine nuts
- fire roasted tomato
- corn
- pizza dough
- raw shrimp
- arugula
- swiss chard
- basil pesto
- italian cheese
- ciabatta
- stock
- baby arugula
- chicken cutlets
- parmesan rind
- brioche
- dinner rolls
- tuscan kale
- penne rigate
- andouille sausage
- vermouth
- grits
- collard greens
- comté cheese
Improves
High potential
- fettuccine pasta
- ricotta cheese
- mushrooms
- water
- flat leaf parsley
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- olive oil
- tomato paste
- tomato
- mozzarella cheese
- basil
- carrots
- lemon juice
- bacon
- bay leaf
- red onion
- celery
- wheat crumbs
- sweet red bell peppers
- red potatoes
- skim mozzarella cheese
- chives
- sea salt
- lemon peppers
- seasoning salt
- white beans
- provolone cheese
- pork chops
- kale
- shiitake mushrooms
- white sugar
- tarragon
- spanish onion
- chicken bouillon
- baby bella mushrooms
- oysters
- acorn squash
- ghee
- poppy seeds
Unfavorable to
Spoiled by
- wheat penne pasta
- curry powder
- cream of mushroom soup
- pumpkin
- wide egg noodles
- basmati
- evaporated milk
- macaroni
- gemelli pasta
- egg noodles
- pumpkin puré
- egg whites
- peas
- mustard
- fusilli
- cheese
- cornflour
- penne pasta
- broccoli
- sharp cheddar cheese
- white peppers
- nutmeg
- cheddar cheese
- butternut squash
- milk
- cottage cheese
- all purpose flour
Worse all around
Common combinations
- oregano
- thyme
- chicken broth
- spinach
- zucchini
- spaghetti
- green onions
- chicken stock
- flour
- cream cheese
- cayenne
- chicken breast
- pasta
- lemon zest
- baby spinach
- sage
- red chili peppers
- sour cream
- red bell peppers
- vegetable oil
- paprika
- worcestershire sauce
- asparagus
- chicken
- artichoke hearts
- shrimp
- gruyère cheese
- red wine
- eggplant
- linguine
- crimini mushrooms
- pancetta
- cauliflower
- balsamic vinegar
- lasagna noodles
- green bell peppers
- onion powder
- vegetable broth
- anchovy filets
- cannellini beans
- pine nuts
- leeks
- cream
- red wine vinegar
- potatoes
- mint
- rigatoni pasta
- russet potatoes
- honey
- baguette
- fontina cheese
- fennel seeds
- ziti
- capers
- orzo pasta
- plum tomato
- walnuts
- garlic salt
- chickpeas
- ground turkey
- margarine
- panko
- black olives
- yukon gold potatoes
- green beans
- pepperoni
- canola oil
- jalapeño peppers
- skim ricotta cheese
- angel hair pasta
- white onion
- grape tomato
- ham
- herbs
- italian seasoned crumbs
- swiss cheese
- goat cheese
- almonds
- pasta shells
- cinnamon
- sweet onion
- farfalle
- beef broth
- greek yogurt
- hot sauce
- baking powder
- porcini mushrooms
- pesto
- seasoned crumbs
- no boil lasagna noodles
- cumin
- spaghetti squash
- pecorino cheese
- italian tomato
- san marzano tomato
- buttermilk
- orecchiette pasta
- whipping cream
- pizza sauce
- brown sugar
- cornmeal
- turkey
- monterey jack cheese
- rice
- smoked paprika
- yellow squash
- chili powder
- pasta sauce
- kalamata olives
- marjoram
- cheese tortellini
- mascarpone cheese
- crème fraîche
- lime juice
- soy sauce
- hot pepper sauce
- yellow bell peppers
- bowtie pasta
- green peppers
- button mushrooms
- avocado
- white mushrooms
- active yeast
- portobello mushrooms
- quinoa
- veal
- romano cheese
- granulated sugar
- cajun seasoning
- wild mushrooms
- sweet potatoes
- italian crumbs
- fennel
- ground chicken
- white rice
- coconut milk
- polenta
- cherries
- corn kernels
- vodka
- escarole
- baking potatoes
- white wine vinegar
- beef stock
- puff pastry
- italian bread
- white bread
- asiago cheese
- rotini pasta
- italian style crumbs
- pappardelle pasta
- beef
- saffron
- pecans
- ditalini
- bell peppers
- crusty bread
- apple cider vinegar
- sirloin steak
- yogurt
- gnocchi
- chicken thighs
- green peas
- sourdough bread
- cheese ravioli
- brown rice
- salmon
- flaky sea salt
- seasoned salt
- summer squash
- broth
- cavatappi
- tuna
- sausage
- tomato in juice
- crab
- salami
- sherry vinegar
- seeds
- cucumber
- almond flour
- smoked mozzarella cheese
- instant yeast
- marsala wine
- ranch dressing
- blue cheese
- potato gnocchi
- shell pasta
- herbes de provence
- lemon peel
- lamb
- cranberry
- bread flour
- chicken tenders
- green olives
- pepperoncini peppers
- olives
- artichokes
- wonton wrappers
- rotisserie chicken
- white button mushrooms
- gorgonzola cheese
- sesame seeds
- semolina flour
- alfredo sauce
- chard
- pistachios
- ginger
- pork
- chuck roast
- lobster
- wheat
- cod
- tilapia
- orange juice
- mustard powder
- fennel bulbs
- tomato passata
- tabasco sauce
- pork loin
- lump crab
- tagliatelle pasta
- wheat flour
- cider vinegar
- clams
- parsnips
- petite tomato
- pork sausage
- maple syrup
- grapes
- sea scallops
- yellow cornmeal
- meatballs
- orange bell peppers
- savoy cabbage
- curly kale
- hazelnuts
- rubbed sage
- wheat pasta
- grape seed oil
- lentils
- green chili
- kidney beans
- reserved pasta water
- white cheddar cheese
- croutons
- pita bread
- sweet paprika
- meat
- marinated artichokes
- clam juice
- baby potatoes
- yeast
- tahini
- phyllo dough
- brown mushrooms
- great northern beans
- pimiento peppers
- boiled egg
- low moisture mozzarella cheese
- poultry seasoning
- pasta water
- brie cheese
- crackers
- peppers
- deli ham
- quick polenta
- capellini pasta
- lasagna
- marinara
- orange zest
- white sandwich bread
- carnaroli
- scallops
- lemon rind
- white vinegar
- barley
- green cabbage
- skim milk
- chorizo
- granulated garlic
- unseasoned crumbs
- turmeric
- spaghettini
- adobo
- manicotti
- cornflakes
- sweet corn
- chipotle peppers
- baby kale
- barbecue sauce
- smoked ham
- vidalia onion
- beef tenderloin
- lemon pepper seasoning
- horseradish
- sriracha
- turnips
- table salt
- buffalo mozzarella
- oyster mushrooms
- lacinato kale
- tapioca
- beans
- vinegar
- halibut
- yellow mustard
- yellow summer squash
- heirloom tomato
- truffle oil
- radish
- smoked gouda cheese
- beef chuck roast
- onion flakes
- italian dressing
- chanterelle mushrooms
- new potatoes
- ravioli
- smoked sausage
- fingerling potatoes
- risotto rice
- chicken sausage
- english peas
- serrano chili
- tortellini
- apple
- baby carrots
- vermicelli
- green lentils
- baby portobello mushrooms
- fish
- almond milk
- wheat bread
- chicken wings
- instant polenta
- hoagie rolls
- oyster sauce
- gouda cheese
- corn tortillas
- smoked salmon
- lettuce
- hamburger buns
- shaved parmesan
- skin
- avocado oil
- white truffle oil
- casarecce
- pearl barley
- caraway seeds
- passata
- elbow pasta
- breakfast sausage
- kielbasa
- garlic croutons
- american cheese
- sourdough
- flank steak
- chanterelles
- granulated onion
- ground meat
- brandy
- golden raisins
- salad greens
- red kidney beans
- oven ready lasagna noodles
- black beans
- chicken breast tenders
- ancho chili
- sugar snap peas
- baby red potatoes
- wheat pizza dough
- strained tomato
- taco seasoning
- watercress
- old bay seasoning
- hot chicken broth
- couscous
- toasted hazelnuts
- cilantro seeds
- guanciale
- sweet butter
- chicken livers
- japanese eggplants
- tortilla
- nonfat milk
- french green beans
- white wheat flour
- peppercorns
- champagne
- sesame oil
- chicken tenderloins
- grilled chicken
- flaky salt
- mango
- endive
- beef bouillon
- pork spareribs
- cognac
- sunflower seeds
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Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes we found with parmesan:
Baked Italian Herb and Parmesan Meatballs
barefeetinthekitchen.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Baked Rigatoni Fra Diavolo with Sausage and Zucchini
bakerbynature.com
Review: 4.43/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Italian Sausage, Pepper, and Onion Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Boats
bakerbynature.com
Review: 4.43/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.4/10
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash Marinara
bakerbynature.com
Review: 4.43/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.4/10
Spicy Mexican Bean and Vegetable Soup
barefeetinthekitchen.com
Review: 4.43/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.2/10
Cheesy Chicken and Roasted Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Bake
cafedelites.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6/10
