Best Side Dishes For Pasta

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Here are our favorite side dishes for pasta. From Salads and roasted vegetables and garlic knots, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Make sure to check out our delicious pasta recipes for inspiration!

Here are our favorite side dishes for pasta. From Salads and roasted vegetables and garlic knots, there's something for everyone to enjoy! 


 

Side Dishes For Pasta

Mediterranean Corn Salad Recipe

4.93 from 13 votes

Mediterranean Corn Salad Recipe

This Mediterranean corn salad is easy, delicious ready in 10 minutes!. Drizzled with a zesty dressing, this is the perfect summer salad!
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Mediterranean corn salad in a bowl.

Fluffy Garlic Knots

garlic knots
5 from 1 vote

Easy Fluffy Garlic Knots

These Easy Fluffy Garlic Knots pair well with any dish and are super easy to make. The ingredients are simple and the steps are even simpler!
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These Easy Fluffy Garlic Knots pair well with any dish and are super easy to make. The ingredients are simple and the steps are even simpler!

Easy Roasted Artichoke Recipe

5 from 9 votes

Easy Roasted Artichoke Recipe

Roasted artichoke is easy to prepare and can be a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Each artichoke is cut in half and roasted to perfection with olive oil, garlic and herbs, making them tender and delicious in every bite.
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Roasted artichoke on a plate.

Best Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

5 from 7 votes

Best Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

This eggplant parmesan recipe is a classic for good reasons. You can't go wrong with layers of eggplant, cheese and marinara sauce. Learn how to make this eggplant casserole with this easy tutorial (including a special tip that makes this dish special!) and how-to video. 

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This eggplant parmesan recipe is a classic for good reasons. You can't go wrong with layers of eggplant, cheese and marinara sauce. Learn how to make this eggplant casserole with this easy tutorial (including a special tip that makes this dish special!) and how-to video.

Eggplant Caponata Recipe

4.62 from 92 votes

Eggplant Caponata Recipe

Eggplant caponata is an easy recipe that’s full of flavor. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is made with fresh vegetables and is very simple to make. 
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Eggplant caponata is an easy recipe that's full of flavor. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is made with fresh vegetables and is very simple to make.

Mediterranean Green Bean Salad Recipe

5 from 21 votes

Mediterranean Green Bean Salad Recipe

Here's a green bean salad recipe with a Mediterranean twist that can be ready in 20 minutes. Topped with crispy shallots and feta, this salad is packed with a lot of bright flavors. This salad keeps well, so it's fine to make it ahead of time.
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overhead shot of green bean salad with tomatoes and walnuts.

Italian Caprese Salad Recipe

5 from 20 votes

Italian Caprese Salad Recipe

This caprese salad recipe is an Italian classic made with fresh mozzarella and juicy tomatoes. It takes only 10 minutes to make this salad and fresh and quality ingredients is the key to its great flavor.  
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Garlic Cheese Pull-Apart Bread

4.50 from 2 votes

Garlic Cheese Pull Apart Bread

Easy Garlic Cheese Pull Apart Bread is a great appetizer or side and can be made in minutes. Adding lots of garlic and cheese make this bread so delicious. There’s no way one bite would be enough!
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Fattoush Salad Recipe

4.86 from 28 votes

Fattoush Salad Recipe

This authentic Lebanese fattoush salad is a Middle Eastern classic. Fresh chopped salad is flavored with crispy toasted pita and a bright, zesty dressing.
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This authentic Lebanese fattoush salad is a Middle Eastern classic. Fresh chopped salad is flavored with crispy toasted pita and a bright, zesty dressing.

Salad Shirazi (Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad)

4.84 from 65 votes

Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad)

Shirazi salad is a Persian cucumber tomato salad that's easy to prepare and packed with flavors. This classic Persian salad can be served with any main dish. 
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Salad Shirazi is a Persian cucumber tomato salad that's easy to prepare and packed with flavors. This classic Persian salad can be served with any main dish.

Fried Eggplant Recipe with Tomatoes

5 from 12 votes

Fried Eggplant Recipe with Tomatoes

Fried eggplant with tomatoes are the easiest side dish. Fresh eggplant and tomatoes fried to perfection and are topped with crispy garlic.
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Fried eggplant and tomatoes.

Cheesy Rosemary Garlic Monkey Bread

garlic monkey bread
5 from 5 votes

Cheesy Rosemary Garlic Monkey Bread with Marinara Sauce

This cheesy rosemary garlic monkey bread is so easy to make, you will want to make it everyday. Buttery garlic monkey bread is the best party food! 
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Here are our favorite side dishes for pasta. From Salads and roasted vegetables and garlic knots, there's something for everyone to enjoy! 

The Best Middle Eastern Eggplant Recipe

4.61 from 41 votes

Middle Eastern Eggplant Recipe

This is a great Middle Eastern eggplant recipe to always keep on hand. Perfectly roasted eggplant is served with a stunning tahini yogurt sauce and pomegranate arils. It's perfect as a side dish or an impressive appetizer!
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This is a great Middle Eastern eggplant recipe to always keep on hand. Perfectly roasted eggplant is served with a stunning tahini yogurt sauce and pomegranate arils. It's perfect as a side dish or an impressive appetizer!

Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe with Garlic and Lemon

Roasted brussels sprouts.
5 from 5 votes

Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe with Garlic and Lemon

This roasted brussel sprouts recipe is easy and ready in 20 minutes. They're crispy and seasoned with lemon and garlic, making a delicious side dish that everyone loves.
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This roasted brussel sprouts recipe is easy and ready in 20 minutes. They're crispy and seasoned with lemon and garlic, making a delicious side dish that everyone loves.

Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

cucumber tomato feta salad.
4.70 from 10 votes

Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

This cucumber tomato feta salad is easy, simple ready in 10 minutes! It's made with just a few ingredients and is perfect for any day!
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cucumber tomato feta salad.

Turkish White Bean Salad (Piyaz)

White bean salad piyaz.
4.82 from 32 votes

Turkish White Bean Salad

This Turkish white bean salad is ready in just 10 minutes. It's an easy and tasty side dish that pairs nicely with many Mediterranean flavors.
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Turkish white bean salad known as piyaz.

Grilled Caprese Zucchini Boats

grilled caprese stuffed zucchini boats
5 from 10 votes

Grilled Caprese Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Grilled caprese stuffed zucchini boats are easy and delicious. Learn to fill zucchinis with pesto, cheese and tomatoes to make the perfect dish.
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Grilled caprese stuffed zucchini boats are easy and delicious. Learn to fill zucchinis with pesto, cheese and tomatoes to make the perfect dish.

Stuffed Mushrooms

5 from 10 votes

Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms

These delicious grilled stuffed mushrooms are ready in 30 minutes. Stuffed with 3 types of cheese and spinach, this is a crowd pleasing appetizer!
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Grilled stuffed mushrooms

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Best Side Dishes For Pasta

Here are our favorite side dishes for pasta. From Salads and roasted vegetables and garlic knots, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Make sure to check out our delicious pasta recipes for inspiration!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
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  • You can make many of these dishes ahead of time and reheat when ready to serve. Each recipe has complete make ahead instructions.
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal

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