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    What to Serve with Lasagna

    January 19, 2022 by SideDishGirl2019 Leave a Comment

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    What to serve with lasagna: Breadsticks and garlic bread may always be the best side dishes for lasagna... but there are other delicious, easy, and healthier options out there! Side salads, roasted veggies, cooked tomatoes, etc. are all examples of yummy dishes to serve with lasagna!

    Slice of lasagna on white plate
    Side dishes to serve with lasagna

    Lasagna is a classic dish for busy weeknights. It's filling, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone has their own lasagna recipe but what's typically served with lasagna besides garlic bread?

    You can find a list of side dish ideas and a list of 30+ side dish recipes for lasagna in this post! You're guaranteed to find something you'll enjoy. If you don't see something that you want to serve with your lasagna, here, try seeing what we recommend what to serve with Italian meatballs!

    TIP: When making lasagna, it's best to use small curd cottage cheese so that the layers come out evenly.

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    • Expert Tips
    • Items to serve with lasanga
    • Side dish ideas for lasanga
    • Can you bake lasagna without boiling the noodles first?
    • How many layers should lasagna have?
    • What to serve with lasagna

    Expert Tips

    What is a good appetizer to serve with lasagna?

    Appetizers and side dishes go hand in hand. Any of the side dishes in this post will make perfect appetizers as well. Some examples include garlic bread, roasted asparagus, caesar salad, roasted vegetables, Caprese, and more!

    What dessert goes best with lasagna?

    We don't have desserts listed in this post but there are many desserts that go with lasagna such as chocolate cake, cheesecake, fruit, gelato, vanilla ice cream, cannolis, chocolate chip cookies, and more!

    Which wine is best with lasagna?

    Lasagna goes best with ripe and juicy red wines. You want to avoid an oaky taste and go with a Pinot Noir or something similar.

    Slice of lasagna with ricotta on plate

    Items to serve with lasanga

    If you're serving lasagna as a family dinner or during the holidays, here's a few things to have on hand.

    • extra parmesan cheese (for topping)
    • napkins or paper towels
    • appetizer (see above)
    • extra seasoning
    • drinks (see above for wine recommendations)
    • side dishes (see below)
    • desserts (see above)

    Side dish ideas for lasanga

    chopped salad

    Lasagna side dishes should be flavorful and compliment the lasagna well. Anything with an Italian flavor is going to serve beautifully with lasagna which is why I try to sick with an Italian themed side dish as well.

    Here's a list of side dishes that go with lasagna:

    • caesar salad
    • roasted vegetables with Italian herbs
    • bruschetta
    • garlic bread
    • breadsticks
    • mozzarella sticks
    • focaccia bread
    • Caprese
    • cooked zucchini

    Can you bake lasagna without boiling the noodles first?

    Yes you can bake lasagna without boiling the noodles first. The noodles will cook in the oven my soaking up the moisture from the pasta sauce and other ingredients. But for a classic lasagna taste, you're going to want to boil the noodles.

    How many layers should lasagna have?

    There is no one size fits all answer to this question but typically three-four layers is perfect for lasagna. This will fluctuate depending on your ingredients and the size of your pan.

    What to serve with lasagna

    Easy side dish recipes that pair great with lasagna.

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    Air Fryer Zucchini No Breading

    An easy (and low carb) recipe without breading that is the perfect side dish to serve with dinner! Cut into chips or fries & done in as little as 10 minutes!

    Photo Credit: fantabulosity.com

    Focaccia Bread

    An easy recipe that’s perfect to serve as a stand-alone side, with pasta sauce, or even as an appetizer! This recipe is also very easy to customize and pairs great with lasagna.

    Photo Credit: fantabulosity.com

    Air Fryer Asparagus

    Air fryer asparagus is a quick, easy, and healthy recipe that makes the perfect side dish or appetizer!

    Photo Credit: fantabulosity.com

    Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe

    A delicious and easy chicken caesar pasta salad recipe that uses simple ingredients, with “shortcut” options to get dinner on the table even faster!

    Photo Credit: itsnotcomplicatedrecipes.com

    Easy Spelt Focaccia

    This delicious Spelt Focaccia is simple to prepare, the toppings are customizable, and it is perfect to serve alongside lasagna.

    Photo Credit: www.sonshinekitchen.com

    Roasted Vegetable Salad

    Roasted Vegetable Salad combines your favorite roasted veggies over a bed of fresh lettuce with a quick dressing for an amazing side dish!

    Photo Credit: randaderkson.com

    Easy Beet and Carrot Salad - Randa Nutrition

    Raw beet carrot salad with a honey dijon apple cider vinaigrette recipe. This healthy side dish has shredded beets, spiralized carrots, and kale with an optional addition of almonds for an added crunch.

    Photo Credit: randaderkson.com

    Marinated 3 Pepper Kale Salad Recipe

    The perfect salad for meal prep, this marinated 3 pepper kale salad tastes better as time goes on.

    Photo Credit: brooklynactivemama.com

    Easy Anti Pasto Salad - Brooklyn Active Mama - A Blog For Busy Moms

    To be honest, you can do so much with salads but this easy antipasto salad (some might say anti-pasta) is so yummy!

    Photo Credit: www.cookiedoughandovenmitt.com

    Caprese Salsa

    Caprese salsa is a delicious Italian side for lasagna. Serve on a toasted baguette or a simple Ritz cracker.

    Photo Credit: whenisdinner.com

    Sheet Pan Roasted Broccoli

    Sheet pan roasted broccoli is the perfect side. Easy to make and absolutely delicious.

    Photo Credit: savingdollarsandsense.com

    Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe

    These copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks taste just like the original. It’s impossible to eat just one!

    Photo Credit: 3boysandadog.com

    Grilled Peach Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette

    Grilled peach salad is the perfect side for lasagna. It’s both healthy and delicious.

    Photo Credit: saporitokitchen.com

    Easy Grilled Italian Zucchini - Saporito Kitchen

    This easy-grilled Italian zucchini is a fresh and delicious vegetarian side dish. Seasoned with Italian flavors and cooked perfectly on the grill, this dish takes just 20 minutes to complete!

    Photo Credit: thelittlestcrumb.com

    Pomegranate Kale Salad with Feta & Pomegranate Vinaigrette

    Pomegranate, kale, and feta salad topped with a simple pomegranate vinaigrette. The perfect winter salad to accompany any meal or as a healthy lunch salad on its own.

    Photo Credit: debraklein.com

    Vegan Kale Caesar Salad

    Classic Caesar Salad with a few modern twists. Easy to make and pairs beautifully with Lasagna!

    Photo Credit: biteswithbri.com

    Kale Crunch Salad Recipe

    This Kale Crunch Salad is the simplest summer side dish. Loads of curly kale, crunchy green cabbage, and roasted salted almonds tossed in a homemade apple cider vinaigrette.

    Photo Credit: biteswithbri.com

    Texas Toast Garlic Bread

    This Texas Toast Garlic Bread is the simplest side dish and is way better than the frozen stuff. It only requires a few ingredients and is loaded with garlic, butter, and 2 kinds of cheese.

    Photo Credit: easybudgetrecipes.com

    1-Hour French Bread Recipe

    This French Bread recipe takes just one hour from start to finish. It makes two large loaves for only $1.90. Each loaf serves eight people each and will cost just 12¢ per serving!

    Photo Credit: www.eatingworks.com

    Rainbow Salad and Vegan Green Goddess Dressing Recipe

    Rainbow salad with vegan green goddess dressing – bite into crunchiness and creaminess with this raw vegan salad. It’s colorful, easy to make, and ultra-healthy.

    Photo Credit: www.eatingworks.com

    Garlic Butter Brussels Sprouts

    These Garlic Butter Roasted Brussels Sprouts make the perfect vegetable side dish. You’ll whip up Brussels sprouts in a matter of minutes on the stovetop.

    Photo Credit: www.masalaherb.com

    Cold Green Bean Salad with French Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing - Masala Herb

    A green bean salad with french flavors to serve as a side dish with your favorite lasagna.

    Photo Credit: www.masalaherb.com

    Everyday Green Salad (Simple Side Dish)

    A light green salad is prepared with lettuce of your choice. You can mix and match lettuce varieties too. The salad is coated with a vinaigrette dressing making this a perfect light salad to serve along with a lasagna.

    Photo Credit: midwesternhomelife.com

    Kale Apple Slaw (No Mayo)

    Kale apple slaw is an easy salad recipe that's fresh, healthy, and the perfect foil for the deep, rich flavors of lasagna. Filled with tons of crunchy, colorful veggies, tart dried cranberries, and salty pepitas, this creamy, no-mayo dressing is sweet with just the right amount of tang.

    Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

    Caesar Salad

    A classic Caesar salad makes the perfect side dish to go with any meal, especially lasagna!

    Photo Credit: marleysmenu.com

    Texas Toast Garlic Bread From Scratch — Marley's Menu

    This Texas Toast Garlic Bread is buttery, crisp, and nostalgic! And with just 5 ingredients, it's the easiest and most delicious accompaniment to any meal.

    Photo Credit: strengthandsunshine.com

    Roasted Broccolini with Lemon & Garlic Herb Sauce

    A simply refreshing way to bring some flavor to roasted broccolini. An easy and delicious vegetable side dish, to complement any meal, with loads of fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic.

    Photo Credit: strengthandsunshine.com

    Gluten-Free Sourdough Garlic Bread (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

    What dinner table is complete without some garlic bread? This Gluten-Free Sourdough Garlic Bread is a delicious, vegan, and top-8 allergy-free twist on the Italian classic.

    Photo Credit: www.yourhomemadehealthy.com

    Quick and Easy Air Fryer Garlic Bread

    This easy garlic bread is made in a few simple steps! In just a few minutes, you’ll have a chewy, crisp, garlicky bread ready to be devoured!

    Photo Credit: fluxingwell.com

    Delicious Berry Mandarin Tossed Salad

    This refreshing berry mandarin tossed salad with a light, tangy dressing is a delicious addition to a lasagna meal.

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