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    15 Best Sides to Serve with Lasagna

    Published: Dec 18, 2022 · by Nico Pallotta

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    If you're wondering what to serve with lasagna, you've come to the right place. We've selected 15 of our best side dishes and easy recipes, that complement Italian lasagna, vegetable lasagna, and white lasagna perfectly.

    Browse through this list and pick your favorite: vegetables, fresh salads, and bread. These recipes will surely give you new ideas for what to pair with this Italian classic.

    15 sides lasagna including vegetables and bruschetta
    1

    Focaccia

    Airy, light, and crispy, this Italian focaccia is a crowd-pleaser and a perfect bread to serve with lasagna. Use a slice of focaccia to sop up the sauce leftovers from your lasagna

    2

    Quick Chickpea Salad

    Looking for an easy side dish for lasagna? This 15-minute chickpea salad is a perfectly fresh and crunchy side salad for lasagna, no cooking required!

    3

    Air Fryer Asparagus

    Whether you're eating white lasagna or red lasagna, these crunchy air fryer asparagus will add color and bold flavor to your Italian dinner.

    4

    Roasted Zucchini

    This roasted zucchini recipe brings aromatic flavor and a juicy bite to your lasagna dinner. We use bread crumbs and Italian herbs before roasting the zucchini in the oven.

    5

    Crostini Recipe

    Crostini is a quick and easy side dish for lasagna. Everyone loves crostini because they are tasty, fun to eat, and perfect to sop up lasagna leftovers. Brush your crostini with fresh garlic for an authentic Italian flavor and aromatic garlic smell.

    6

    Air Fryer Green Beans

    If you're short on time, and you want a healthy lasagna side dish, air-frying vegetables is a great cooking method. This healthy green bean side dish is easy to prepare and ready in under 15 minutes.

    7

    Cauliflower Rice

    Cauliflower rice is the perfect side dish to lasagna, stews, and anything with a sauce. It's easy to make in just 10 minutes with a few simple ingredients. If you're looking for a low-carb side dish, this is a great option.

    8

    Steamed Asparagus

    Another asparagus recipe perfectly fit for lasagna! The asparagus turn out incredibly tender and buttery, and they keep all its flavor thanks to the gentle steaming.

    9

    Shaved Brussels sprouts salad

    A healthy way of eating Brussels sprouts, this salad is perfect for the holidays, and as a side with lasagna. No cooking is required, and it's served with a creamy and tangy mustard dressing.

    10

    Panzanella salad

    Make your lasagna dinner even more authentic with this easy Panzanella salad. We use bread leftovers and fresh veggies for an aromatic tomato-packed side salad.

    11

    Zucchini Salad

    Salads go incredibly well with lasagna! This raw zucchini salad is vibrant, with a bite and a delicious vinaigrette. A refreshing raw side dish idea that complements lasagna perfectly.

    12

    Fennel and orange salad

    Another raw salad that cleanses your palate after eating one (or two) portions of lasagna. Fennel, orange and pomegranate make a refreshing side dish - and will impress everyone around your table.

    13

    Tomato Bruschetta

    Level up your bread side dish, and add fresh tomatoes. Quickly, this Italian classic becomes a perfect companion with lasagna. Don't have tomatoes? No problem, you can easily make bruschetta with sauteed mushrooms, eggplant, or olive tapenade.

    14

    Air Fryer Zucchini

    Easy, juicy and aromatic; air fryer zucchini goes well with lasagna and is a quick way of increasing your veggie intake for dinner. Make them in just 15 minutes and get an extra dose of easy healthy greens!

    15

    Roasted Eggplant

    Eggplant is a great pairing with lasagna, and this roasted eggplant is no different. You can add eggplants to the lasagna or eat them as a healthy side dish.

    How to serve lasagna

    Lasagna is delicious on its own. But you can top the lasagna with your favorite toppings, such as this homemade plant-based melted cheese, or vegan cream cheese. If you're looking for alternatives to parmesan, try these easy homemade cheeses:

    • Homemade vegan ricotta: we make this ricotta once a week and store it in the fridge ready to be used in recipes like this one. It's perfect when crumbled on top of the peppers after they are baked.
    • Vegan parmesan: you can make your own vegan parmesan with simple ingredients. Sprinkle a little on top of a slice of lasagna.
    • Freshly chopped parsley: add a sprinkle of green with freshly-chopped parsley.
    vegan ricotta cheese
    Homemade vegan ricotta cheese

    More Vegetable Sides

    These salads and vegetable side ideas easily pair with lasagna and other Italian pasta dishes. Here are some of our favorites:

    • Steamed artichokes
    • Oven-roasted broccoli
    • Fried eggplant
    • Easy side salad
    • Italian salad
    • Baked asparagus
    • Zucchini soup
    • Eggplant zaalouk
    Fried eggplant served on a simple side salad
    Fried eggplant served on a simple side salad.

    Or try any of these vegetable side dishes for more grilled, roasted, and steamed cooking ideas.

    How to Store these Recipes

    • Meal prep tips: The vegetable sides on this list are perfect for meal prep as they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Their flavor will be even richer the day after you cooked them. Bruschetta and other bread-based sides need to be prepared on the day of serving.
    • When you reheat them, make sure you only reheat the veggies that you are going to eat.

    For many more side dish ideas, check out our sides category page.

    15 sides to serve with lasagna

    What to serve with Lasagna

    Author: Nico Pallotta
    Looking to find ideas for what to serve with lasagna? We've got you covered with these side dishes, including vegetables, easy bread sides and salads.
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    5 from 2 votes
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 250 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Check each individual recipe for ingredients required.
    • Cook your favorite recipe and serve with lasagna.
    • Store in the refrigerator, ideally in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
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    Instructions
     

    • How to store: Keep these meals stored in the refrigerator, ideally in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
    • How to reheat: Warm it up on the stovetop or in the microwave. Before serving garnish with fresh herbs.

    Notes

    Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can eat them at room temperature, or reheat them in the microwave. We do not recommend freezing these recipes.
     

    Nutritional Values

    Nutrition Facts
    What to serve with Lasagna
    Serving Size
     
    200 g
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    250
    % Daily Value*
    Saturated Fat
     
    0
    g
    0
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    0
    mg
    0
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    40
    g
    13
    %
    Protein
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    If you liked these ideas for what to serve with lasagna, you might also like:

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