Find the ideal side dish for your pasta recipes, then start cooking if you’re in need of some delectable pasta sides.
One of the world’s most adaptable foods today is pasta. Pasta covers a wide range of culinary styles, from cozy, comforting dishes to chic creations!
In fact, it’s very simple to get distracted while preparing delicious pasta and forget to prepare a side dish. So, what do you do in that circumstance? You refer to this list, of course!
There are 41 different pasta side dishes on this list. Each one has been carefully chosen to showcase this beloved staple, so let’s get started.
Mint and pea pesto on toasted baguette
One of the best sides for pasta is homemade pesto made with basil, mint, and green peas and served with toasted slices of baguette. After all, the combination of the zingy pesto and the crunchy baguette is unquestionably delicious.
This side dish is truly a work of art. If you enjoy cheeseboards, you’ll undoubtedly enjoy this original approach to them. Prosciutto, tiny cornichon pickles, olive tapenade, sun-dried tomatoes, crusty grilled bread, and herb cheeses can all be found on your customizable bruschetta bar.
Try cauliflower and cheese breadsticks if you’re still unsure of what to serve with pasta. These creamy yet crunchy breadsticks are packed with delectable parmesan and mozzarella. You can pair them with savory pasta dishes.
Make a delicious savory Tuscan side dish by stuffing some tomatoes with plenty of garlic, herbs, and bread crumbs. This dish is perfect for serving with pasta dishes.
Try this citrusy and refreshing cucumber salad if you’re looking for light sides to go with pasta. Cucumbers, red onion, dill, olives, lemon juice, garlic, yogurt vinaigrette, and za’atar are included in this salad.
Until they are smoky-brown, roast whole carrots in red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and cumin. An easy but delicious side for pasta dishes can be made by simply adding some lemon juice to the top.
In this delectable Italian salad, ripe, sweet tomatoes are tossed with basil, vinegar, and olive oil. The icing on the cake is that these garlicky, toasted bread cubes are served with these tomatoes.
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Toasted baguette slices should be topped with a homemade pesto made with mint, basil, and green peas. The pesto is excellent with bread, or it can be added to pasta sauce to give the food a flavor boost.
A delicious side dish would only enhance the popular and healthy meal of pasta. This collection of recipes has a wide variety of dishes to choose from if you find yourself looking for a dish to add more greens, protein, healthy fats, or simply a flavorful addition to your pasta meal. Choose the main pasta dish that best suits your taste, time, and schedule, along with quick bread recipes, crunchy rolls, filling salads, veggie sides, and meat-filled preparations, for an unforgettable Italian-inspired dinner.
