What goes well with macaroni?
We analyzed over 150,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes macaroni better. On average, recipes with macaroni gets 4.1⭐ review scores. But in some combinations, review scores get a lot better. Like with red pepper flakes.
Here comes the combinations we found:
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Significant high scores:
red bell pepper,
chili powder,
celery,
carrots,
green onions,
oregano,
sugar,
tomato sauce,
mayonnaise
Better than not:
cannellini,
zucchini,
vinegar,
green beans,
petite tomatoes,
cilantro,
white vinegar,
red kidney beans,
shell pasta,
basil,
dill pickles,
sharp white cheddar cheese,
chicken breasts,
oil,
granulated sugar,
gouda cheese,
seasoned salt,
colby jack cheese
🤷♀️ Shrug:
chicken stock,
celery seed,
baby spinach,
chives,
shallots,
panko,
ditalini,
peas,
dill,
black olives,
cider vinegar,
lemon juice,
tomato paste,
red onion,
panko crumbs,
red pepper,
onion,
bacon,
cheese,
thyme,
sour cream,
flour,
worcestershire sauce,
garlic salt,
garlic,
cream cheese,
pecorino cheese,
bay leaf,
water,
olive oil,
pasta,
beef broth,
tomatoes,
beef,
broccoli,
american cheese,
vegetable broth,
green bell pepper,
soy sauce,
green pepper,
nutmeg,
fontina cheese,
crumbs,
chicken,
cucumber,
cayenne,
unsalted butter,
parsley,
sea salt,
potatoes,
chicken broth,
smoked paprika,
eggplant
Scores poorly:
white pepper,
lean beef,
cornflour,
ham,
garlic powder,
yellow onion,
gruyère cheese,
onion powder,
mozzarella cheese,
hot sauce,
dijon mustard,
apple cider vinegar,
havarti cheese
Pay attention:
yellow mustard,
tuna,
peanut oil,
white onion,
cottage cheese,
mustard powder,
shells,
virgin olive oil,
avocado oil,
sharp cheddar cheese,
italian seasoning,
butternut squash,
low fat milk,
white wine,
provolone cheese,
velveeta cheese
Makes both ingredients worse:
parmesan,
black pepper,
all purpose flour,
mustard,
kosher salt,
spinach,
salt,
milk,
butter,
monterey jack cheese,
cheddar cheese,
paprika,
egg,
evaporated milk,
heavy cream
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 I found with macaroni:
Pasta with Cauliflower, Tomato, and Parmesan
www.simplyrecipes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.5/10
Sicilian Pasta With Swordfish, Fennel, Mint, and Bread Crumbs Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 3/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.4/10
Winter Minestrone Soup with Garlic Bruschetta
www.melskitchencafe.com
Review: 4.6/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.4/10
Summer Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes and Zucchini
www.skinnytaste.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.3/10
