What to Serve with Pasta: 35 Apps, Sides & Sauces

Grilled Peach & Burrata Bruschetta with Prosciutto is topped with creamy burrata cheese, thinly sliced prosciutto, grilled peaches, fresh basil, and a balsamic drizzle A quick and easy appetizer, perfect for pasta night.

This super simple recipe for creamy caramelized Roasted Garlic tastes amazing smeared on bread or tossed with pasta.

Marinated Mozzarella Balls are marinated in extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, and garlic for an incredibly flavorful appetizer. A quick and easy appetizer you can make in less than 15 minutes.

Air Fryer Artichokes are tender and meaty with caramelized edges, and ready in half the time as oven roasted artichokes. Serve them with homemade garlic aioli and a drizzle of fresh lemon juice!

Crispy Goat Cheese Croquettes are made from creamy goat cheese and thyme breaded in Panko and fried until golden. They’re finished with a drizzle of honey and sprinkle of finely chopped walnuts and almonds for an appetizer everyone will love!

Apples, pancetta, and cheese, and come together in just five minutes for a delicious and easy appetizer recipe you won't be able to stop eating.

Chicken Caesar Pizza is going to transform your pasta night into a full pizza and pasta buffet! This delicious pizza recipe comes together with tender chicken, Caesar dressing, and tasty toppings baked to a golden brown delight.

This recipe for BBQ Chicken Pizza is so simple and completely delicious! Use your favorite BBQ sauce, cooked chicken, and gooey cheese to create a gourmet pizza that makes a wonderful accompaniment to your pasta night dinner.

Tortilla Pizzas with Pesto & Goat Cheese come together with simple ingredients in about 15 minutes for a fast and easy appetizer pizza to tide everyone over until dinner's ready.

This delicious Cheesy Garlic Bread starts with a French bread base spread with seasoned butter and topped with mozzarella cheese for that perfect cheesy pull!

This easy homemade Garlic Knots recipe is made from refrigerated breadsticks dough and tastes just like delicious NYC pizzeria garlic knots! They’re perfect just the way they are, smeared with herb butter, or dipped in tomato sauce.

This Beetroot and Goat Cheese Salad is a dish that will delight. Goat cheese and beetroot have long been a popular pairing and this salad demonstrates how well they work together. It is elegant with a beautiful combination of textures, flavors and colors.

Strawberry Pecan Salad combines strawberries, feta cheese, mixed greens, toasted pecans, and a luscious strawberry dressing for a fresh and tasty salad to compliment your pasta dinner.

This Caesar Salad is crisp and delicious with a rich Parmesan garlic dressing, crunchy croutons, and lots of fresh lemon. It’s a classic salad staple that’s delicious with lasagna or any pasta dinner. 

This classic Broccoli Salad is an easy, healthy side dish that brightens up any dinner table. It’s loaded with cranberries, sunflower seeds, almonds, and bacon — a perfect mix of sweet and crunchy.

Enjoy this delicious Easy Mediterranean Salad made with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and red onions. It’s a great option for summer dinners or lunches outside.

This simple Lemony Arugula Salad with avocado and artichoke hearts is tangy, tasty, and satisfying — and you can make it in under 5 minutes. Sprinkle on some pomegranate seeds to add a pop of color, crunchy texture, and even more flavor.

This cool and refreshing Burrata Salad is a delicious take on the classic Caprese salad with fresh burrata, chopped tomatoes, leafy greens, and a flavorful pesto dressing.

This hearty Italian bread salad features ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, crispy prosciutto, and homemade gluten-free croutons. Tossed in an herby oil and vinegar dressing, this Gluten-Free Panzanella Salad is a dish that is sure to impress.

Caprese Salad is a simple and classic Italian salad made with juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, drizzled with olive oil, and seasoned with salt and pepper. It’s an easy throw-together salad that makes a wonderful appetizer any time of the year.

Grilled Corn Panzanella Salad is a fresh Tuscan salad made from fresh tomatoes, charred corn, mozzarella cheese, basil, and homemade croutons. Summer on a plate!

This Italian Salad is a blend of fresh greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, cheese, and croutons, all tossed together in a homemade dressing. A colorful, quick, and easy side salad for pasta night.

This easy Cucumber Salad with sour cream and dill takes just a few minutes to throw together with simple ingredients. It’s crunchy, creamy, and full of fresh dill flavor — and you can serve it with just about anything!

These Roasted Green Beans are fresh green beans coated in butter, garlic, olive oil, and herbs, then cooked at high heat until tender and browned. It’s a super easy side dish recipe and the best way to enjoy green beans!

These Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms pair deliciously with pasta! They're piled high with feta, white beans, spinach, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and more goodness, then topped with Parmesan and baked to golden perfection.

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks are a nutritious and delicious side dish for pasta or any meal! They’re seasoned to perfection and a cinch to make — and just might become your new favorite side dish.

These Parmesan garlic zucchini fries are golden brown, crispy, and amazing every time! Serve with warm marinara dipping sauce for a delicious side or appetizer.

Roasted Broccolini with crispy white beans and zesty Greek yogurt tahini dressing comes together in just 30 minutes for a fast and easy pasta night side dish.

These Italian-Style Meatballs require NO browning! This is an easy dump-and-go recipe that’s a great way to feed a crowd or store in the freezer for future pasta dinners, subs, and appetizers! You’ve just found your new favorite meatball recipe!

Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs are juicy and full of flavor, with perfectly crispy skin. An easy one-pan recipe that tastes great with pasta and your favorite sides.

Air Fryer Flank Steak is tender, juicy, and super easy to make with a flavorful 3-ingredient marinade. Top it with delicious Corn Relish for a whole meal that cooks in about 20 minutes!

These easy Grilled Chicken Tenders are marinated in a simple but flavorful marinade, then grilled on an outdoor grill or a grill pan for a quick lunch or dinner the whole family will love.

Why buy a jar of pasta sauce when you can make it from scratch? This homemade Marinara Sauce is easy and flavorful, with plenty of fresh basil, and tastes great on pasta or in lasagna.

This 5-ingredient Spinach Pasta Sauce is a delicious recipe you can whizz together in a few minutes and serve with your favorite pasta or ravioli.

Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese is an easy homemade pasta sauce you can make in about 10 minutes with simple ingredients for a quick weeknight dinner.