What to make with pasta and parmesan: 90 easy dinners
These 90 dinners all use pasta and parmesan. The quickest is Garlicky spaghetti with peas and parmesan, on the table in 20 minutes. 28 of them are simple enough for a first try. Under each one is what else you’d need, not counting salt, oil and spices.

Dolly says: In the app, tell me what’s in your kitchen and I’ll plan the whole week around it, then list only what’s missing.

Garlicky spaghetti with peas and parmesan
Also needs frozen peas, garlic and lemons.
20 min

Microwave pizza pasta
Also needs pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella and sliced pepperoni.
20 min

Air fryer pasta bake for two
Also needs marinara sauce, ricotta cheese and shredded mozzarella.
25 min

Avocado pasta
Also needs avocados, lemons, garlic and 2 more.
25 min

Instant Pot garlic parmesan pasta
Also needs garlic, butter, vegetable broth and heavy cream.
25 min

Instant Pot spaghetti marinara
Also needs garlic and marinara sauce.
25 min

Lemon pasta
Also needs lemons, butter and heavy cream.
25 min

Lemon ricotta pasta with spinach
Also needs ricotta cheese, lemons, garlic and baby spinach.
25 min

Lemony artichoke pasta
Also needs artichoke hearts, garlic, capers and 2 more.
25 min

Microwave lasagna in a mug
Also needs frozen chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella.
25 min

Pesto pasta with peas and spinach
Also needs lemons, frozen peas, baby spinach and basil pesto.
25 min

Spaghetti aglio e olio
Also needs garlic and fresh parsley.
25 min

Spaghetti Napolitan
Also needs yellow onions, green bell peppers, white mushrooms and 2 more.
25 min

Vietnamese garlic noodles
Also needs garlic, green onions and butter.
25 min

Air fryer brussels sprouts pasta
Also needs Brussels sprouts, garlic and lemons.
30 min

Air fryer mushroom pasta
Also needs baby bella mushrooms, garlic, butter and 2 more.
30 min

Broccoli pasta with garlic and parmesan
Also needs broccoli and garlic.
30 min

Cacio e pepe
Also needs butter.
30 min

Creamy corn pasta
Also needs shallots, garlic, butter and 3 more.
30 min

Creamy gochujang beef pasta
Also needs 85/15 ground beef, garlic, gochujang and 2 more.
30 min

Creamy sun-dried tomato pasta
Also needs sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, vegetable broth and 2 more.
30 min

Creamy tomato penne
Also needs garlic, crushed tomatoes and heavy cream.
30 min

Fettuccine alfredo
Also needs garlic, butter and heavy cream.
30 min

Gochujang cream pasta
Also needs yellow onions, garlic, butter and 4 more.
30 min

Ground turkey zucchini pasta
Also needs ground turkey, yellow onions, zucchini and 2 more.
30 min

Instant Pot Cajun pasta
Also needs yellow onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers and 6 more.
30 min

Instant Pot meatballs and pasta
Also needs frozen meatballs, marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella.
30 min

Lemon garlic rotisserie chicken pasta
Also needs garlic, lemons, rotisserie chicken and 2 more.
30 min

Pumpkin pasta
Also needs garlic, fresh sage, butter and 3 more.
30 min

Shrimp alfredo
Also needs raw shrimp, butter, garlic and heavy cream.
30 min

Spicy rigatoni
Also needs shallots, garlic, tomato paste and 2 more.
30 min

Cajun chicken pasta
Also needs chicken breasts, Cajun seasoning, butter and 5 more.
35 min

Cajun sausage pasta
Also needs andouille sausage, red bell peppers, yellow onions and 4 more.
35 min

Creamy Cajun beef pasta
Also needs 85/15 ground beef, yellow onions, red bell peppers and 5 more.
35 min

Creamy salmon pasta
Also needs salmon fillets, butter, garlic and 3 more.
35 min

Garlic butter shrimp pasta
Also needs raw shrimp, butter, garlic and 2 more.
35 min

Instant Pot Cajun shrimp pasta
Also needs butter, yellow onions, red bell peppers and 5 more.
35 min

Pasta e ceci
Also needs garlic, tomato paste, chickpeas and vegetable broth.
35 min

Penne with sausage and broccoli
Also needs broccoli, garlic and Italian sausage.
35 min

Rasta pasta
Also needs red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, green bell peppers and 5 more.
35 min

Rigatoni with sausage and spinach
Also needs Italian sausage, garlic, crushed tomatoes and baby spinach.
35 min

Spaghetti amatriciana
Also needs bacon, yellow onions and crushed tomatoes.
35 min

Chicken alfredo
Also needs chicken breasts, butter, garlic and heavy cream.
40 min

Chicken penne alla vodka
Also needs chicken breasts, butter, yellow onions and 4 more.
40 min

Creamy leek pasta
Also needs leeks, butter, garlic and 3 more.
40 min

Ground turkey skillet lasagna
Also needs ground turkey, yellow onions, garlic and 3 more.
40 min

Instant Pot sausage pasta
Also needs Italian sausage, yellow onions, garlic and 3 more.
40 min

Instant Pot spaghetti
Also needs yellow onions, garlic, 85/15 ground beef and marinara sauce.
40 min

Pasta primavera
Also needs asparagus, zucchini, red bell peppers and 4 more.
40 min

Penne alla vodka
Also needs butter, shallots, garlic and 4 more.
40 min

Sausage and peppers pasta
Also needs red bell peppers, green bell peppers, yellow onions and 3 more.
40 min

Spaghetti frittata (frittata di pasta)
Also needs large eggs, milk, fresh parsley and 2 more.
40 min

Steak pizzaiola
Also needs sirloin steak, garlic and crushed tomatoes.
40 min

Air fryer chicken parmesan
Also needs chicken breasts, large eggs, panko breadcrumbs and 2 more.
45 min

Pasta e patate (pasta and potatoes)
Also needs russet potatoes, yellow onions and tomato paste.
45 min

Pasta with peperonata
Also needs red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, yellow onions and 2 more.
45 min

Sheet pan roasted vegetable pasta
Also needs zucchini, yellow squash, red bell peppers and 3 more.
45 min

Sheet-pan chicken parmesan
Also needs chicken breasts, panko breadcrumbs, marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella.
45 min

Spaghetti with meat sauce
Also needs yellow onions, 85/15 ground beef, garlic and 2 more.
45 min

White bolognese with ground chicken
Also needs yellow onions, carrots, celery and 7 more.
45 min

Chicken spinach artichoke pasta bake
Also needs frozen chopped spinach, cream cheese, sour cream and 5 more.
50 min

Lasagna soup
Also needs yellow onions, garlic, Italian sausage and 6 more.
50 min

Roasted cauliflower pasta with garlic breadcrumbs
Also needs cauliflower, panko breadcrumbs, lemons and 4 more.
50 min

Rotisserie chicken alfredo bake
Also needs rotisserie chicken, frozen broccoli, alfredo sauce and 2 more.
50 min

Sheet pan lasagna
Also needs ricotta cheese, marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella.
50 min

Spinach artichoke pasta bake
Also needs frozen chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese and 4 more.
50 min

Instant Pot turkey bolognese
Also needs yellow onions, carrots, celery and 5 more.
55 min

Pasta e fagioli
Also needs yellow onions, carrots, celery and 7 more.
55 min

Baked penne with mushrooms and spinach
Also needs baby bella mushrooms, garlic, butter and 3 more.
60 min

Lentil bolognese with spaghetti
Also needs yellow onions, garlic, lentils and crushed tomatoes.
60 min

Spaghetti and meatballs
Also needs panko breadcrumbs, milk, 85/15 ground beef and 3 more.
60 min

Spaghetti pie
Also needs butter, large eggs, ricotta cheese and 2 more.
60 min

Spaghetti with tomato butter sauce
Also needs yellow onions, crushed tomatoes and butter.
60 min

Spinach and ricotta lasagna roll-ups
Also needs frozen chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella and 2 more.
65 min

Baked spaghetti
Also needs 85/15 ground beef, yellow onions, garlic and 6 more.
70 min

Chicken tetrazzini
Also needs chicken breasts, butter, white mushrooms and 6 more.
70 min

Chicken ragu
Also needs boneless chicken thighs, yellow onions, carrots and 5 more.
105 min

Butternut squash lasagna
Also needs frozen butternut squash, fresh sage, garlic and 4 more.
110 min

Vegetable lasagna
Also needs yellow onions, zucchini, baby bella mushrooms and 7 more.
110 min

White chicken lasagna
Also needs chicken breasts, butter, garlic and 6 more.
110 min

Classic beef lasagna
Also needs yellow onions, 85/15 ground beef, garlic and 6 more.
120 min

Crockpot turkey meatballs in marinara
Also needs marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, panko breadcrumbs and 4 more.
270 min

Slow cooker sausage lasagna
Also needs Italian sausage, yellow onions, garlic and 5 more.
330 min

Slow cooker spinach lasagna
Also needs frozen chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, large eggs and 3 more.
330 min

Slow cooker butternut squash pasta
Also needs yellow onions, garlic, fresh sage and 3 more.
380 min

Crockpot lasagna
Also needs 85/15 ground beef, yellow onions, garlic and 4 more.
390 min

Slow cooker mushroom bolognese
Also needs baby bella mushrooms, yellow onions, carrots and 7 more.
480 min

Slow cooker pork ragu
Also needs pork shoulder, yellow onions, carrots and 4 more.
500 min

Slow cooker marinara sauce
Also needs yellow onions, garlic, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
510 min

Slow cooker bolognese
Also needs yellow onions, carrots, celery and 6 more.
540 min
Have something else?
- Everything with pasta
- Parmesan and shredded mozzarella
- Spinach and parmesan
- Canned tomatoes and parmesan
- Eggs and parmesan
- Canned tomatoes and pasta
- Chicken and parmesan
- Parmesan and ricotta cheese
- Bell peppers and parmesan
- Ground beef and parmesan
- Pasta and cheddar
- Tomatoes and parmesan
- Zucchini and parmesan
- Cannellini beans and parmesan
- Pasta and shredded mozzarella
- Carrots and parmesan
- Pasta and spinach
- Cream cheese and parmesan
- Italian sausage and parmesan
- Potato gnocchi and parmesan
- Pasta and bell peppers
- Broccoli and parmesan
- Frozen peas and parmesan
- Pasta and ricotta cheese
- Baby bella mushrooms and parmesan

Dinners from what you already have
Dollop looks at what’s in your fridge and cupboards, plans a week of dinners around it, and writes a grocery list with only what you still need.