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Don't know what to serve with pasta tonight? No problem. Pick one of these recipes to serve on the side or make with cooked pasta for a meal!

Wondering what else to serve along with your pasta dinners? Pick one of these easy recipes that will take your pasta meals from great to glorious!

Below you’ll find flavorful side dishes you can serve with pasta or toss together and turn it into a meal.

Side Dishes to Serve With Pasta

Make pasta the canvas for your meal by serving it with one of these side dishes.

Whether it’s a skillet side, roasted veggies, or a quick side salad, I guarantee you’ll find one tasty recipe with the ideas below.

Baked Salmon in Foil

5 from 57 votes

A simple recipe for baked salmon that cooks in the oven in the time you boil and cook the pasta.

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Simple Bruschetta Salad

5 from 29 votes

Quick, easy, and simple, this bruschetta salad ups the ante to any pasta recipe.

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Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

5 from 30 votes

With a sweet Sriracha glaze, these spicey cauliflower pieces are perfect for serving on the side or tossing with pasta.

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Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs

5 from 32 votes

Bake these first and serve them with simple noodles with butter or use the cooked chicken meat and toss it with pasta.

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Pan-Seared Lemon Garlic Chicken & Asparagus

5 from 39 votes

A simple 5-star dish you can make at home!

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Baked Pesto Salmon

5 from 44 votes

This baked pesto salmon with tomatoes is perfectly cooked with a flaky texture we love, and tastes amazing!

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Spicy Green Beans

5 from 29 votes

Serve these crunchy, delicious, and flavorful green beans every time you crave pasta with the perfect amount of heat!

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Chicken Pot Pie Veggies

5 from 86 votes

All you need is pasta, chicken, and the classic veggie mix to make this comfort-food favorite.

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Corn and Tomato Salad Recipe

5 from 25 votes

Need a healthy side dish? This corn and tomato salad is it!

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Antipasto Salad

5 from 26 votes

Serve it on the side or toss the ingredients with cooked pasta for a terrific hot or cold meal.

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Crispy Garlic Chicken Thighs

5 from 58 votes

These baked garlic chicken thighs are easy to make and yield golden-crispy skin and juicy meat that slides right off the bone!

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Roasted Asparagus with Lemon

5 from 26 votes

Olive oil and lemon are all you need to roast this asparagus to perfection, and enjoy your pasta with a healthy and delicious side everyone will love!

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Balsamic Roasted Beets

5 from 23 votes

Not your grandma’s canned beets here. Caramelized, flavorful, and sweet make this the perfect pasta side dish.

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Blueberry Spinach Salad

5 from 35 votes

For those busy weeknights with no time at all, you can still make an epic side dish for pasta by prepping this fresh salad in only 5 minutes!

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Roasted Broccolini

5 from 31 votes

In 20 minutes, the oven turns this nutritious veggie into a delicious restaurant-style side dish you didn’t know could taste this good!

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Popovers

4.96 from 41 votes

You only need a blender and a muffin pan to make this easy popover recipe with no yeast or kneading. A light, fluffy side that melts in your mouth!

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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

5 from 35 votes

Prep these Brussels sprouts in a skillet for a caramelized, toasty side that gets even better by adding chopped bacon!

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Grilled Veggie Kabobs

5 from 40 votes

When your pasta dish asks for a fun, colorful side dish, these grilled veggie kabobs hit the spot! Choose your favorite vegetables and enjoy!

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Everyday Side Salad

5 from 35 votes

This easy recipe is a dupe for Olive Garden’s Salad. Of course, it pairs great with pasta.

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Classic Wedge Salad

5 from 8 votes

Make this classic wedge salad with blue cheese and bacon at home in minutes!

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Roasted Frozen Vegetables

5 from 30 votes

Don’t have much left in the pantry or fridge? These classic frozen veggies come to the rescue!

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Craving more veggie sides? Try one of these with your pasta dinners!

20+ Ideas to Serve with Pasta!

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Don’t know what to serve with pasta tonight? No problem. Pick one of these recipes to serve on the side or make with cooked pasta for a meal!

5 from 14 votes

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Ingredients

Antipasto Salad

1 head Romaine lettuce, or 2 hearts
4 ounces salami, sliced
4 ounces prosciutto, sliced
¼ cup Kalamata olives
4 ounces roasted red peppers, coarsely chopped (jarred or homemade)
4 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained
4 ounces mozzarella
4 to 6 small pepperoncini peppers
⅓ cup Dijon vinaigrette

Instructions

In a large salad bowl or platter, build the salad by layering the lettuce, salami, prosciutto, Kalamata olives, red peppers, artichoke hearts, mozzarella, and pepperoncini peppers.
Drizzle Dijon vinaigrette over the top and toss to combine