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    What To Serve With Lasagna - 10 Easy Side Dishes

    By Lily・Published: May 27, 2023・Updated: May 27, 2023・Post may have affiliate links.

    Not sure what side dishes to make for homemade lasagna? Here are the best side dishes for lasagna, pasta bakes, or pasta dishes. These delicious side dishes are perfect for a hearty main dish lasagna recipe.

    1. Garlic Bread

    garlic butter bread made with a french baguette

    Garlic bread is a great side dish that doesn't take too much time. Spread crushed garlic, melted butter (or olive oil), and salt between French baguette or Italian bread slices. Bake until the garlic butter bread is golden brown.

    Check out this garlic bread recipe.

    2. Apple Gorgonzola Spinach Salad

    apple gorgonzola spinach salad

    This apple gorgonzola spinach salad uses toffee pecans, gorgonzola cheese (or blue cheese), granny smith apples, leafy greens, and dried cranberries. Make the homemade vinaigrette with red wine vinegar, dried Italian seasoning, dijon mustard, and olive oil.

    See apple spinach salad.

    3. Blanched Asparagus with Garlic Aioli

    blanched asparagus with garlic aioli

    Fresh vegetables are perfect side dishes for a lasagna main course. This blanched asparagus with garlic aioli is a quick and simple recipe. Homemade aioli is easy to make! Mix crushed garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper in a bowl while the asparagus spears blanch in boiling water.

    Check out blanched asparagus with garlic aioli.

    4. Italian Fried Calamari

    fried Italian calamari fritti

    Many people love fried calamari, and for a good reason. It's a delicious appetizer that's simple and easy to make. The secret to this 15-minute calamari recipe is frying the flour-coated calamari in olive oil until golden brown. Serve with marina sauce or fresh lemon wedges.

    Check out Italian fried calamari.

    5. Fresh Salads

    shredded cabbage salad

    Balance out the heaviness of the lasagna with a refreshing salad like a Caprese salad made with balsamic vinegar, basil leaves, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella. Or, serve with a classic Caesar salad, arugula salad (also known as rocca salad), or this shredded cabbage salad with a homemade lemon vinaigrette.

    6. Grilled Eggplant Dip

    fire-roasted eggplant dip

    This fire-roasted eggplant dip is a healthy side dish and the perfect accompaniment to any lasagna meal. Whole eggplants are roasted on an open flame, then mixed with lemon juice, crushed garlic, pomegranate molasses, and fresh herbs.

    See fire-roasted eggplant dip.

    7. Fried Cauliflower Florets

    fried cauliflower florets

    Cauliflower florets are deep-fried in oil until golden brown. Serve this easy recipe with fresh lemon juice and tarator sauce (a lemon tahini-based dressing).

    See fried cauliflower florets.

    8. Antipasto Platter

    antipasto platter

    Antipasto platters are a great way to add extra flavors to the dinner table. Add green olives, parmesan cheese, feta cheese, fresh basil, artichoke hearts, red peppers, mozzarella cheese, green olives, sliced salami, Italian sausage, or fresh cherry tomatoes.

    9. Spicy Vegetable Soup

    spicy vegetable soup with potatoes and corn pinwheels

    This spicy vegetable soup is a perfect addition to vegetarian lasagna. This nutrient-packed soup is made with potatoes, onions, celery, corn, sweet potatoes, ginger, garlic, carrots, and dried chili.

    See this spicy vegetable soup.

    10. Roasted Vegetables

    roasted butternut squash

    Serve your lasagna dinner with roasted butternut squash, green beans, brussels sprouts, broccoli rabe, or sauteed mushrooms.

    See roasted butternut squash halves.

    Authentic Italian Lasagna With Bechamel

    italian lasagna with bechamel

    Looking for a delicious lasagna recipe? This Italian lasagna with bechamel is made with slow-simmered meat tomato sauce, creamy bechamel sauce, and handmade pasta sheets.

    See Italian lasagna with bechamel sauce.

    Italian Sausage Ricotta Pasta Bake

    italian sausage and ricotta pasta bake

    Another great pasta bake is this rigatoni baked pasta made with Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, zucchini, and mozzarella cheese.

    Check out this Italian sausage and ricotta pasta bake.

    Meatless Baked Ziti

    meatless baked ziti

    For a vegetarian pasta bake, try this simple baked ziti. Sandwich layers of tender pasta with pasta sauce, ricotta cheese, and shredded mozzarella.

    Try this baked ziti.

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    About Lily

    Howdy! My name is Lilian, but my friends call me Lily. I'm the founder and one of the recipe authors here at The Matbakh. I enjoy sunsets, long walks to the fridge, meaningful relationships, and anything related to food. I'm so happy you are here!

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