If you’re trying to decide what to serve with your lasagna, you’ve come to the right place. I have gathered over 40 of our best side dishes that pair perfectly with a hearty, comforting lasagna! I have included more than just your classic salads and garlic bread. Choosing one or two of these easy side dishes will turn your lasagna dinner into a well-rounded meal the whole family will enjoy!
When you think of lasagna, you probably think of the classic layered ground beef, cheese and marinara lasagna, right? Have you tried White Lasagna with Spinach? It’s perfect during the week, but also great if you are having company over. If you’re short on time you can also try my Cheesy Skillet Lasagna,
Classic Italian Side Dishes for Lasagna
If you’re looking for the PERFECT side dish to serve with your lasagna dinner, here are a few quick options that will appeal to everyone in the family.
- Garlic Breadsticks or garlic knots
- Best Ever Garlic Bread or if you prefer rolls, try these No Yeast Dinner Rolls
- Sautéed Spinach
- Oven Roasted Vegetables – a mix of broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion
- Garlic Smashed Potatoes
- Garlic Cheese Bread
Vegetable Side Dishes for Lasagna
A healthy side dish of veggies is always a good way to complement your lasagna dinner. Adding one will help stretch your meal and round out your wholesome dinner. You can’t go wrong with any of these popular vegetable sides:
- Baked Asparagus
- Parmesan Broccoli – My favorite way to get my kids to eat veggie
- Brown Butter Broccoli – Roasted broccoli is always a crowd favorite around here!
- Garlic Green Beans
- Sheet Pan Carrots
- Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
- Sautéed Mushrooms – The garlic butter is irristable on these mushrooms.
- Garlic Roasted Vegetables – The BEST recipe!
- Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Popular Appetizers to Serve with Lasagna
Lasagna is such a good meal to feed a crowd and if you’re looking for an appetizer to serve beforehand, these are some of our best appetizer recipes.
- Antipasto Salad
- Easy Caprese Salad
- Fresh Tomato Feta Dip
- Bruschetta – Mix tomatoes, olive oil, salt, garlic and pepper together. Top your sliced bread with the mixture and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
- Marinated Fresh Mozzarella Balls
- Pesto Cheese Bread – For an unexpected flavor, try this!
- Herb and Garlic Marinated Olives – mix olives, parmesan cheese, rosemary, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice, and let marinate.
Favorite Salads to Serve with Lasagna
Fresh salads with their vibrant ingredients are a great way to balance out the richness of your lasagna. Add a healthy salad to round out your meal:
- Classic Cucumber Salad
- Tomato Salad with Basil and Mozzarella – You can make this with any tomato, but I love cherry tomatoes!
- Kale Salad
- Caesar Salad – Combine chopped romaine lettuce with parmesan, croutons, and your favorite caesar dressing for a simple classic caesar salad.
- Arugula Salad
- Wedge Salad – cold wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with blue cheese dressing, bacon crumbles, tomatoes, and onion
- Italian House Salad
- Side Green Salad with a quick homemade ranch dressing or healthy vinaigrette.
Desserts that pair will with Lasagna
Finish off your lasagna dinner with one of these delicious desserts.
- Lemon Meltaway Cookies – a reader favorite!
- Tiramisu – a true classic italian dessert
- Fudge Brownies – a dessert to follow any meal
- Cinnamon Glaze Butter Cookies
- Gelato
Other Italian Recipes
A classic lasagna dinner is always a hit, but if you want to try some new Italian recipes, check out these favorites.
- Meatball Pasta Bake
- Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
- Chicken Parmesan Casserole
- Baked Ziti with Ground Turkey
- Italian Beef and Rice Casserole
These quick and easy recipes will come in handy when deciding what side you should serve with your lasagna dinner.
If you have any favorite lasagna side dishes I left off this list, make sure and let me know in the comments!
Is lasagna a main dish?
Lasagna is a great main dish for dinner. Add one or two from our list above and you will have a well balanced dinner.
What are traditional sides to serve with lasagna?
Most people serve lasagna with a salad or breadsticks. You can do those or choose from one of our yummy sides in this post.
What is a good dessert to serve with lasagna?
You can keep it simple and serve a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for dessert or try one of my cookie recipes. You can’t go wrong with dessert after eating a hearty lasagna dinner.
Lasagna Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, mild
- 15 oz tomato sauce, (1 can)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp parsely, fresh, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the sausage and beef over medium heat, breaking up as you go.
- Once the meat is no longer pink, drain the grease and return the meat to the skillet. Add the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic and cook over medium heat, stirring regularly for 3-5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, mixing until it is melted and combined. Then remove from heat.
- To make the ricotta topping, combine the ricotta, parsley, 1/4 cup parmesan, salt and pepper in a separate bowl and mix until combined.
- Smooth the meat mixture out and spread the ricotta over top in an even layer. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Transfer skillet to oven and bake uncovered at 425˚F for 10 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted and is heated through. Optional, turn the oven to broil for an additional 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese on top as pictured.
- Remove from oven and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve over pasta or sautéed spinach. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.
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