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What To Serve With Lasagna: 30 Delicious Side Dishes

If you’ve been wondering what to serve with lasagna, you’re in the right place! This round up is packed with plenty of recipe ideas. From crisp salads and garlic knots to soup starters and appetizers, this collection is great to serve a crowd or just for a simple weeknight dinner. 

A close-up of a cheesy Ground Chicken Lasagna topped with chopped parsley. A spatula lifts out a square piece, revealing layers of pasta, savory meat sauce, and melted cheese.

Lasagna was one of the first dishes I learned how to cook and I still remember how proud I felt when it turned out! It’s been a family favorite ever since and I love making different variations like my Ground Chicken Lasagna, Ground Turkey Lasagna, Ground Chicken Lasagna Rolls and Turkey Lasagna Roll Ups. Whichever version you’re making, these side dishes will help turn it into a complete meal.


Soups to serve with lasagna


A warm bowl of soup is a delicious way to start your lasagna dinner. Light protein and vegetable soups pair well with the rich layers of pasta, sauce, and cheese. Serve smaller portions so everyone has room for the main dish!

Cauliflower Tomato Soup
This Cauliflower Tomato Soup combines creaminess with roasted cauliflower, carrots and onion along with sweet cherry tomatoes. It's a great recipe for a make ahead lunch or as an easy weeknight meal. It's naturally gluten free, Whole30 compliant and low in carbs plus it's customizable! 
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A bowl of heirloom tomato soup topped with croutons sits on a round plate beside a blue cloth. Another bowl is partially visible, along with a dish of black pepper. A pot of the flavorful soup is also visible in the background.
Dairy Free Zuppa Toscana
Cozy up this Fall with a bowl of my Dairy Free Zuppa Toscana! Packed with spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes and curly kale, this soup is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
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copycat italian sausage and kale soup
Simple Chicken and Potato Soup (Dairy-Free)
My Simple Chicken Potato Soup is the perfect comfort food for winter time! It’s great for any night of the week and is the best soup for a chilly day. This easy soup is gluten free and dairy free. This heartwarming soup is a family favorite, blending tender pieces of juicy skinless chicken thighs with hearty chunks of potatoes in a rich, flavorful broth and homemade spice blend.
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Close-up of a spoon lifting a delicious chicken and potato soup from a ceramic bowl. The creamy broth, dotted with chunks of meat, tender potatoes, and wilted greens, showcases a hearty texture and an inviting blend of green and beige colors.
Hearty Italian Beef Soup with White Beans
I have a soup for you that is easy, nutritious and kid friendly. My Hearty Italian Beef Soup with White Beans is perfect for those cold winter months. It’s loaded with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables and simple spices. This tasty soup is great for busy weeknights when you don’t want to stress over what’s for dinner.
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Italian Beef Soup with White Beans .

Salads and vegetables

Fresh crisp salads and vegetable sides bring color and balance to a lasagna dinner. Keep it simple with a green salad tossed, or serve roasted or sautéed vegetables for an easy addition to your plate.

Quick Caprese Tortellini Pasta Salad
This Caprese Tortellini Pasta Salad is your go-to summer salad when you need something fast, and fresh. Pillowy cheese tortellini gets tossed with sweet and juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy walnuts, mozzarella pearls, and ties together with a refreshing lemon basil vinaigrette.
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A close-up of a fresh salad with spinach, cheese tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, walnuts, and pesto in a white bowl.
High-Protein Shrimp Orzo Salad With Sumac Vinaigrette
This Shrimp Orzo Salad is every shrimp lover’s dream! In under 30 minutes, you have a high protein dinner salad packed with quick seared shrimp, tender orzo, crunchy fresh veggies and chickpeas for added fiber. A homemade Sumac Vinaigrette pulls it all together with fresh herbs. This Shrimp with pasta salad is perfect for quick busy weeknights, get-togethers or meal prep.
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A close-up of a bowl filled with Shrimp Orzo Salad, featuring cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, chickpeas, fresh herbs, and crumbled feta cheese.
Burrata Salad
Cool and refreshing, this burrata salad is a delicious take on the classic Caprese salad. Instead of bocconcini, this recipe takes a fresh piece of burrata cheese and surrounds it with chopped tomatoes, leafy greens and a flavorful pesto dressing that perfectly complements the creaminess of the cheese.
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Photo credit: In the Kitch
A plate with leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, and a ball of burrata cheese topped with green pesto. A jar of pesto, a fork, and a knife are nearby on a light surface.
Easy Panzanella Salad Recipe – Salads Soups and Sweets
Our Easy Panzanella Salad Recipe makes a colorful and wonderful side dish or a main dish that’s a little on the lighter side.
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Photo credit: Salads Soups & Sweets
Easy Panzanella Salad Recipe - Salads Soups and Sweets
Vegan Olive Salad
Olive salad is a relish or dip that is a mix of chopped olives, herbs, oil, and vinegar. It is most notably known as the topping in a New Orleans style Muffuletta sandwich. Our Vegan Olive Salad is so versatile. It can be served as a sandwich spread, a dip with crackers, or a relish on toasted bread. Olive salad also is delicious served as a briny relish on top of various entrees. It’s amazing served on top of pasta or pizza!
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Photo credit: Vegetarian South
A bowl of olive tapenade with chopped vegetables is surrounded by pieces of pita chips on a white plate, sitting on a wooden surface.
Via Carota’s Green Salad – Home Cooking Collective
This delicious green salad is a faithful adaptation of Via Carota’s Insalata Verde, featuring a glorious mountain of lettuces, frisee, and endive dressed with a shallot vinaigrette.
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Photo credit: Home Cooking Collective
Via Carota’s Green Salad - Home Cooking Collective
Roasted Asparagus
Crisp-tender oven roasted asparagus is fresh, healthy and ready in 15 minutes. This simple vegetable side dish is easy to make and a great addition to any spring meal.
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Photo credit: I Heart Naptime
A white plate with cooked asparagus spears sprinkled with coarse salt, placed on a white napkin. A wooden bowl and spoon with salt are blurred in the background.
Panzanella Recipe
This panzanella recipe is made with fresh summer ingredients for an easy side dish that’s full of flavor. Made with simple ingredients like ripe tomatoes, crisp bread, and a light dressing, it’s perfect alongside grilled chicken and other summer dinners.
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Photo credit: I Heart Eating
A bowl of panzanella salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil, cucumbers, and toasted bread cubes. Two serving spoons are in the bowl, with olive oil, basil leaves, and a striped napkin nearby.
Roasted Zucchini with Parmesan
This Roasted Zucchini Recipe is so delicious and so easy to make. Ready in about 20 minutes, fresh zucchini squash is tossed with olive oil, simple seasonings, and grated parmesan cheese then roasted in the oven until tender. The perfect weeknight side dish.
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Photo credit: The Forked Spoon
Sliced roasted zucchini rounds seasoned with herbs and spices, arranged on a white plate with a fork beside them.
Kale Caesar Salad (Crowd-Favorite!) – Home Cooking Collective
A vibrant, flavorful kale Caesar salad featuring chopped kale, shaved parmesan cheese, and a garlicky Caesar dressing. Comes together in 30 minutes!
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Photo credit: Home Cooking Collective
Kale Caesar Salad (Crowd-Favorite!) - Home Cooking Collective
Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks
An easy and delicious vegetarian way to enjoy "chicken parm" minus the chicken!
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parmesan cauliflower steaks
Roasted Garlic Parmesan Green Beans – Whiskful Cooking
Roasted Garlic Parmesan Green Beans Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans · 1 tablespoon olive oil · 1 teaspoon garlic salt…
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Photo credit: Whiskful Cooking
Roasted Garlic Parmesan Green Beans - Whiskful Cooking
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Peppers
Done in under 30 minutes, this dish is not only incredibly tasty but also loaded with nutrients, making it an ideal side dish for your meals.
Check out this recipe
whole 30 brussel sprouts with peppers.

Breads and rolls to serve with lasagna

A slice of soft garlic bread or a pillowy dinner roll is perfect for soaking up the extra sauce on your plate. Serve them warm, and let everyone help themselves!

Easy Italian Dinner Rolls (with Biscuits!)
Looking for a new side dish to serve with your favorite pasta dishes or even just an appetizer before dinner? Try these Easy Italian Dinner Rolls made with canned biscuits! Just a few ingredients, soft, flavorful, and great dipped in some seasoned olive oil.
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Photo credit: Stef’s Eats and Sweets
A close-up of a mini savory tart with melted cheese, tomatoes, and herbs on a wooden board, next to a bowl of olive oil for dipping.
Homemade Breadsticks
These soft, garlicky breadsticks are made from a simple yeast dough, risen, and twisted into cute and fun sticks. After baked they’re slightly crisp on the outside but tender and fluffy on the inside. Perfect to serve with a soup or pasta.
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Photo credit: Frosting and Confetti
Knotted breadsticks sprinkled with salt and herbs are partially wrapped in white paper on a wooden board. A bowl of soup and a blue napkin are nearby.
Easy Garlic Knots
These easy garlic knots are soft, fluffy and simple to make with premade pizza dough and a garlic buttery Parmesan topping! A delicious appetizer or side dish to any meal.
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Photo credit: I Heart Naptime
A plate of golden-brown garlic knots garnished with herbs, served alongside a small bowl of marinara sauce topped with chopped parsley.
Air Fryer Cheese Bread
If you're looking for a delicious, easy-to-make treat that will satisfy your cravings without taking up too much time or effort, Air Fryer Cheese Bread is the perfect solution!
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Photo credit: Made In A Pinch
A white plate with cheesy breadsticks and a small bowl of marinara sauce, surrounded by shredded cheese, a spice jar, a stick of butter, a pizza cutter, and a checkered napkin on a wooden table.
Homemade Garlic Bread With French Bread
This Garlic Bread made with French Bread is everything you love about a homemade recipe: fast, easy, and delicious. Serve it with your favorite pasta recipe, or try it with one of the numerous recipes suggested below.
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Photo credit: Barefoot In The Pines
Sliced garlic bread topped with chopped parsley on a white cloth, with a small bowl of fresh green herbs beside it.

What To Serve with Lasagna: Appetizers

Give everyone something to nibble on while the lasagna finishes baking with these easy appetizers. They’re a great way to start the meal, especially when you’re hosting family or friends. Choose one or two favorites and keep the portions small to leave room for dinner!

Fig Empanadas
Both savory and sweet, these delicious empanadas are filled with fresh figs simmered down in spices and paired with tangy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts.
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fresh fig empanadas with goat cheese walnut filling
Ground Bison Meatballs Recipe (Italian, Braised In Marinara) 
Homemade meatballs truly are the perfect comfort food. My Italian Bison Meatballs are a lighter and wholesome twist. This ground bison meatball recipe contains simple ingredients and the best part is that it has amazing flavor and heartiness just like classic meatballs.
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Braised Italian Ground Bison Meatballs with Marinara
Baked Greek Chicken Meatballs
These Greek Chicken Meatballs are a new favorite in my house. Ground chicken is mixed with fresh herbs, garlic, red onion, and a homemade Mediterranean Spice Blend spice blend. A creamy herb Greek yogurt sauce on the side ties it all together, keeping things light and bright. Serve them over a Greek salad, stuff them into a pita, or pile them onto Garlic Turmeric Rice for an easy, high-protein dinner.
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A bowl with yellow rice, five Greek Chicken Meatballs, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and white sauce drizzled on top. A small bowl of white sauce is in the background.
Marinated Cheese & Olive Antipasto
Cubes of cheese, green & black olives, crunchy red bell pepper, and pepperoncini peppers all marinated in a flavorful, herbaceous dressing make Marinated Cheese & Olive Antipasto the perfect addition to your parties, potlucks, and holiday get togethers.
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Photo credit: Flavorful Eats
A bowl of antipasto salad with green and black olives, cheddar cheese cubes, pepperoncini, and red bell peppers, surrounded by slices of toasted bread and crackers.
Bruschetta Dip
This 10-minute Bruschetta dip is the ultimate appetizer to serve at a get-together or a house party. If you love a classic Bruschetta but don't have the time and energy to painstakingly top those crusty breads, this no-fuss alternative is a great way to enjoy those exact flavors.
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Photo credit: CookinUpLife
A white bowl filled with creamy dip, topped with chopped red and yellow cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and black pepper. A checkered napkin and herbs are nearby on the white surface.
Basil Gremolata
This basil Gremolata is the perfect, easy to make Italian condiment that will liven up your simple dishes. With just a handful of ingredients and 5 minutes, you’ll be able to put this zesty condiment together. Think of it as a cross between a chimichurri and a pesto. You’ll love its delicate and herby deliciousness- I know I did- so much so that I also tried making preserved lemon Gremolata in the next few days!
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Photo credit: Unique Cooks
A small white bowl of finely chopped green herbs topped with basil leaves, with a metal spoon inside. Nearby are a garlic clove, parsley, a lemon, and a white cloth.

Desserts to serve with Lasagna

Because every lasagna dinner needs to end with someting sweet.

Mascarpone Cookies (Soft Chocolate Sandwich Cookies)
Soft chocolate mascarpone cookies filled with a silky mascarpone cream. Easy, elegant sandwich cookies perfect for holidays, gifting, and entertaining.
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Photo credit: My Chefs Apron
Mascarpone Cookies (Soft Chocolate Sandwich Cookies)
Gluten Free Chocolate Strawberry Cake with Nutella
Chocolately-rich and nutella filled Gluten-Free Chocolate Strawberry Cake is an easy yet impressive dessert.
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gluten free chocolate strawberry nutella cake.

Grocery Planning Made Easy

If you’re trying to stay organized with meal planning this month, I’ve been using Meals Hero (affiliate link) to save and plan recipes in one place. You can create meal plans using your favorite recipes (even your own handwritten ones, from blogs or social media) and you can order the groceries straight to your door. Click the link above to find out more and give it a try!

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