142 flavors that taste great with tomato
..and 30 combinations to avoid.
We analyzed over 500,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes tomato better. On average, recipes with tomato received a 4.43⭐ review scores. However, in some combinations, review scores improved significantly. Like with olive oil. And sometimes worse. Like with mushrooms.
These are the most important combinations we found:
Stand out combinations
Improved by
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- basil
- celery
- red onion
- jalapeño peppers
- white onion
- black beans
- salsa
- capers
- hot sauce
- chicken stock
- pinto beans
- kalamata olives
- mint
- monterey jack cheese
- hot pepper sauce
- poblano peppers
- avocado
- marjoram
- sweet potatoes
- dijon mustard
- italian sausage
- taco seasoning
- feta cheese
- beef bouillon
- fennel
- refried beans
- arugula
- anchovy filets
- crème fraîche
- lime zest
- poppy seeds
- naan
- chili beans
- harissa
- pimiento peppers
- green leaf lettuce
- fish
- baguette
- pepperoncini peppers
- parmesan rind
- clams
- cheese ravioli
- sherry vinegar
- kidney bean
- lager beer
- arborio rice
- black eyed peas
- boiled egg
- fajita seasoning
- farro
- scallops
- white corn tortillas
- deli ham
- flatbread
- baby arugula
- calamari
- italian dressing
- haricot verts
- sumac
- baby kale
Improves
High potential
- macaroni
- sharp cheddar cheese
- onion
- american cheese
- beef stew meat
- green bell peppers
- garlic
- tomato sauce
- sour cream
- sugar
- black pepper
- rotini pasta
- parmesan
- lemon juice
- cilantro
- oregano
- linguine
- red chili flakes
- lime juice
- brown sugar
- green peas
- chicken
- white beans
- white wine
- kielbasa
- cucumber
- egg whites
- red wine vinegar
- corn
- white sugar
- cheese
- white vinegar
- ghee
- ground pork
- romaine lettuce
- beef stock
- sage
- adobo
- cream cheese
- apple cider vinegar
- guacamole
- sweet red bell peppers
- white bread
- pesto
- lemon zest
- chili
- corn oil
- maple syrup
- navy beans
- cumin powder
- mussels
- chicken tenders
- green lentils
- tomato in juice
- white potatoes
- garlic granules
- mexican cheese
- steak sauce
- greek olives
Unfavorable to
Spoiled by
Worse all around
Common combinations
- flat leaf parsley
- cumin
- tomato paste
- bay leaf
- chili powder
- thyme
- green onions
- yellow onion
- cayenne
- vegetable oil
- red bell peppers
- ginger
- cheddar cheese
- mozzarella cheese
- garlic powder
- zucchini
- bacon
- paprika
- all purpose flour
- sea salt
- chickpeas
- red chili peppers
- shrimp
- worcestershire sauce
- oil
- spinach
- red wine
- canola oil
- lettuce
- garam marsala
- shallots
- rosemary
- kidney beans
- green chili
- vegetable broth
- italian seasoning
- beef broth
- corn kernels
- cumin seeds
- rice
- crumbs
- balsamic vinegar
- smoked paprika
- eggplant
- flour
- ground turkey
- black olives
- corn tortillas
- heavy cream
- green peppers
- serrano chili
- coconut milk
- yogurt
- bell peppers
- spaghetti
- onion powder
- cannellini beans
- honey
- ketchup
- vegetable stock
- baby spinach
- tortilla
- soy sauce
- flour tortillas
- green beans
- fennel seeds
- nutmeg
- pasta
- yellow bell peppers
- turmeric powder
- sweet onion
- cabbage
- saffron
- pita bread
- chipotle peppers
- chives
- red chili powder
- iceberg lettuce
- allspice
- lentils
- hamburger buns
- garlic salt
- basmati
- brown rice
- chicken thighs
- andouille sausage
- sweet paprika
- cilantro powder
- beef
- pecorino cheese
- cilantro seeds
- quinoa
- leeks
- kale
- almonds
- bread
- cauliflower
- cream
- lamb
- cornflour
- greek yogurt
- tuna
- sirloin steak
- mustard
- red kidney beans
- ancho chili
- olives
- raisins
- pancetta
- cider vinegar
- white wine vinegar
- coconut oil
- green olives
- orange juice
- cajun seasoning
- green chili peppers
- lasagna noodles
- romano cheese
- beer
- red chili
- white peppers
- skim mozzarella cheese
- cod
- herbs
- rigatoni pasta
- seeds
- red lentils
- cashew nuts
- crusty bread
- red potatoes
- chorizo
- ham
- asafoetida
- sundried tomato
- yukon gold potatoes
- yellow squash
- grape seed oil
- artichoke hearts
- crimini mushrooms
- orzo pasta
- cardamom
- beef chuck roast
- kasuri methi
- peanut oil
- granulated sugar
- pork shoulder
- couscous
- tomato juice
- radish
- spanish onion
- bulgur
- margarine
- queso fresco cheese
- russet potatoes
- skim ricotta cheese
- tofu
- curry
- provolone cheese
- swiss cheese
- mustard seeds
- ziti
- tabasco sauce
- turkey
- green cabbage
- tamari
- goat cheese
- pine nuts
- cornmeal
- vinegar
- great northern beans
- salmon
- cottage cheese
- sesame oil
- yellow mustard
- tarragon
- ginger garlic paste
- broth
- egg yolk
- portobello mushrooms
- cocoa powder
- tahini
- swiss chard
- smoked sausage
- neutral oil
- halibut
- flank steak
- button mushrooms
- paneer cheese
- stock
- fish sauce
- herbes de provence
- distilled white vinegar
- veal
- pepperoni
- prosciutto
- ciabatta
- pepper jack cheese
- ditalini
- creole seasoning
- clam juice
- panko crumbs
- marinara sauce
- barbecue sauce
- buttermilk
- dill pickles
- ground chicken
- vodka
- seasoned salt
- blue cheese
- avocado oil
- pineapple
- pork
- pasta shells
- mexican oregano
- summer squash
- tomatillos
- sweet corn
- rice vinegar
- peanuts
- anise
- peppercorns
- gruyère cheese
- walnuts
- sausage
- cherry tomato
- chili sauce
- italian bread
- celery salt
- raw cashew nuts
- tilapia
- sea scallops
- pork sausage
- pork loin
- enchilada sauce
- shiitake mushrooms
- chili peppers
- active yeast
- rotisserie chicken
- heavy whipping cream
- no boil lasagna noodles
- red beans
- guajillo chili peppers
- crab
- mexican blend cheese
- raw shrimp
- cream of mushroom soup
- taco shells
- cardamom pods
- pork chops
- red snapper
- brown lentils
- wheat bread
- spaghetti squash
- baking soda
- barley
- mexican cheese blend
- collard greens
- horseradish
- dark beer
- fenugreek
- spaghetti sauce
- farfalle
- pickles
- granulated garlic
- caraway seeds
- orange bell peppers
- sesame seeds
- cheese tortellini
- cotija cheese
- roma tomato
- lemon peppers
- sherry
- coconut
- skin
- shaved parmesan
- squid
- apricots
- mango
- plum tomato
- littleneck clams
- pumpkin puré
- ginger paste
- basil pesto
- vidalia onion
- lima beans
- peppers
- parsnips
- black mustard seeds
- dark red kidney beans
- lobster
- fenugreek seeds
- bowtie pasta
- polenta
- yellow cornmeal
- taco sauce
- beef brisket
- whipping cream
- hummus
- bibb lettuce
- sourdough bread
- skirt steak
- porcini mushrooms
- lump crab
- molasses
- lamb shanks
- japanese eggplants
- mexican crema
- egg noodles
- pumpkin
- red cabbage
- italian cheese
- escarole
- watercress
- white mushrooms
- scotch bonnet peppers
- green cardamom pods
- red enchilada sauce
- sriracha
- garlic paste
- butter beans
- cream of chicken soup
- apple
- kaiser rolls
- savoy cabbage
- vermicelli
- sweet peppers
- jasmine rice
- fish stock
- pearl barley
- chili seasoning
- smoked ham
- lard
- white fish
- buns
- salsa verde
- peach
- bucatini pasta
- chard
- coffee
- fontina cheese
- celery seeds
- anaheim chili
- lamb shoulder
- salami
- niçoise olives
- masa harina
- wheat flour
- toasted sesame seeds
- bones
- steak
- ranch dressing
- pizza crust
- old bay seasoning
- butter lettuce
- white cheddar cheese
- gnocchi
- hungarian sweet paprika
- tomato soup
- asiago cheese
- marsala wine
- mustard greens
- pomegranate molasses
- spanish chorizo
- wheat
- aleppo peppers
- baked tortilla
- noodles
- pork tenderloin
- baby lima beans
- salad greens
- smoked salmon
- italian crumbs
- sea bass
- yellow summer squash
- new potatoes
- lasagna
- kalamata
- pizza sauce
- colby cheese
- fire roasted tomato
- sweet pickle relish
- wheat tortillas
- puff pastry
- low moisture mozzarella cheese
- pico de gallo
- croutons
- clarified butter
- colby jack cheese
- new mexico chili
- kashmiri chili powder
- seafood stock
- ground meat
- wheat penne pasta
- cardamom seeds
- potato gnocchi
- beef shank
- bulgur wheat
- saltine crackers
- tagliatelle pasta
- brioche
- pappardelle pasta
- meatballs
- bay scallops
- chicken sausage
- bread flour
- alfalfa
- cauliflower rice
- haddock
- pesto sauce
- red curry paste
- yams
- cognac
- bison
- english muffins
- orange peel
- orecchiette pasta
- plantains
- pimiento stuffed olives
- stewing beef
- cornbread
- round steak
- banana peppers
- semolina flour
- hominy
- jicama
- instant yeast
- pearl onions
- rolled oats
- ice
- turkey breast
- sunflower seeds
- cream style corn
- preserved lemon
- rye bread
- fat
- tapioca
- yeast
- fingerling potatoes
- mascarpone cheese
- oyster
- smoked ham hock
- israeli couscous
- smoked gouda cheese
- banana
- baby potatoes
- wheat couscous
- madras curry powder
- liquid smoke
- brown mushrooms
- steamed white rice
- oyster sauce
- nonfat yogurt
- shortening
- dark chocolate
- table salt
- corn starch
- stew beef
- tequila
- cherries
- malt vinegar
- french green lentils
- fennel bulbs
- almond milk
- boston lettuce
- burrata cheese
- ham hock
- semisweet chocolate
- elbow pasta
- agave
- grits
- tuscan kale
- waxy potatoes
- mahi mahi
- spicy brown mustard
- seasoning
- pecans
- top round steak
- sweet bell peppers
- sharp white cheddar cheese
- kecap manis
- palm sugar
- artichokes
- teriyaki sauce
- white peppercorns
- nonfat greek yogurt
- sweet soy sauce
- quick polenta
- crackers
- oat flour
- sambal oelek
- flounder
- grape tomato
- vegan mayonnaise
- cubanelle peppers
- beef tenderloin
- sweet hungarian paprika
- hoagie rolls
- rice flour
- hash browns
- chuck roast beef
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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 tomato:
Baked Rigatoni Fra Diavolo with Sausage and Zucchini
bakerbynature.com
Review: 4.43/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Slow Cooker Sante Fe Chicken (GF, DF, Egg, Peanut, Tree nut Free)
allergyawesomeness.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
Turkey Chili with Bush's Pinto Beans and Mushrooms
aggieskitchen.com
Review: 4.43/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.2/10
