Recipes With Parmesan
Got parmesan on hand? Here are 32 recipes you can make with it, ranked by how few extra ingredients they need — the simplest matches come first.

Simple Spaghetti
Vegetarian

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Vegetarian

Scotch Bonnet Pepper Poppers
Pork

Pesto I
Vegetarian

Parmesan Cheese Soufflé
Vegetarian

Asparagus Frittata
Vegetarian

Crab Meat Canapé
Seafood

Baked Penne
Vegetarian

Fettucine alfredo
Pasta · Italian

Fennel Dauphinoise
Side · French

Italian Meatballs
Beef

Spaghetti with Spanish flavours
Pork · Spanish

Beef Carpaccio I
Beef

Cream Cheese Tart
Starter · United States

Risotto II
Chicken

Savoury Rice Cake
Vegetarian

Baked Ziti
Vegetarian

Spinach Calzones
Vegetarian

Chicken Parmesan
Chicken

Venetian Duck Ragu
Pasta · Italian

Chicken Alfredo
Chicken

Chicken and Pasta Alfredo
Chicken

Spaghetti Pie
Beef

Meatloaf IV
Beef

Spaghetti and Meatballs
Pork

Spinach Pesto Linguine
Chicken

Spinach Artichoke Dip
Vegetarian

Italian Chicken Rolls
Chicken

Cumberland Pie
Beef · British

Chicken Tetrazzini
Chicken

Chicken Alfredo Primavera
Chicken · Italian

Lasagne
Pasta · Italian
Pairs well with
Garlic Eggs Virgin Olive Oil Butter Milk Onion Flour Parsley
Storing & using Parmesan
Keep refrigerated and check the use-by date — eggs are best used within a few weeks, most dairy within a week of opening. Out of Parmesan? grana padano is a common swap (1:1).
Parmesan recipe FAQs
What can I make with just parmesan?
Start with the simplest recipes above — most lean on garlic or a few everyday staples alongside it.
What goes well with parmesan?
Garlic, Eggs, Virgin Olive Oil, Butter, Milk are the most common pairings in our recipes.
How do I find recipes for parmesan plus what else I have?
Use Cook with what you have (/pantry/) — add parmesan plus anything else in your kitchen, and recipes rank by how many you already own.