If you’re wondering what to serve with spaghetti, we’ve got you covered! There’s something for everyone in this list of side dish ideas!
Whether you serve your spaghetti with tomato sauce, marinara sauce, meat sauce, or butter and parmesan cheese, you’ll find the perfect pairing here.
Featuring salad recipes, meatballs, and more, this collection has the best sides to complete your spaghetti dinner.
12 Best Side Dishes for Spaghetti
1
Easy Baked Turkey Meatballs
It's no secret spaghetti and meatballs are the perfect combination! Bake up a batch, toss with your favorite sauce, and serve with a big bowl of spaghetti.
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2
Eat Your Beets
Chopped Italian Salad
This flavorful salad has got it all – romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, salami, peppers, cheese, fresh herbs, and a homemade Italian dressing! It's a great choice for adding to your spaghetti night!
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3
Lolo Home Kitchen
Cheesy Garlic Bread
This simple side dish takes garlic bread up a notch by using pizza dough for the base and melting on two types of cheese.- mozzarella and Parmesan. It's sure to please even those picky eaters!
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4
Mangia With Michele
Italian Pan Fried Meatballs
You can't go wrong with a classic! This recipe uses the traditional Italian-American blend of ground beef, pork, and veal to create perfectly tender meatballs that are fried until golden brown.
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5
Drugstore Divas
Grilled Caesar Salad
If you love classic Caesar salad, you've got to give this grilled version a try. Both the homemade croutons and lettuce leaves are grilled, creating a flavorful dish that makes a great side to serve with spaghetti.
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6
Oh My Food Recipes
Garlic Rosemary Skillet Bread
Instead of baking, this aromatic bread cooks up right in a skillet! Give it a try and it might just become your new favorite way to make bread!
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7
What a Girl Eats
Caprese Salad
This classic salad consists of tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. It's such an easy recipe and one the whole family will love!
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8
Food Exit
Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
This meatball recipe comes together easily with simple ingredients and an air fryer! It's a great way to make meatballs without having to fry them in tons of oil or even turn on the oven.
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9
Bite on the Side
Pesto Garlic Bread
Take classic garlic bread to the next level with the addition of your favorite store-bought pesto! The best part is that you only need 4 ingredients and just 5 minutes to prepare it, making this recipe perfect for busy nights.
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10
Mangia With Michele
Sauteed Rapini
If you're a fan of veggie sides, this broccoli rabe is a must-try! This green leafy vegetable is sauteed with garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes for flavor and a touch of heat. Your taste buds will thank you!
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11
My Chef’s Apron
Garlic Crostini
Grab a loaf of Italian bread and make this easy recipe for crostini in just 15 minutes! It's the perfect side dish for for scooping up any extra spaghetti sauce at the bottom of your plate.
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12
Flavorful Eats
Calabrian Chicken Meatballs
Spice things up with a batch of these baked chicken meatballs featuring Calabrian chili peppers. These have lots of flavor and are a great way to change up pasta night.
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