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I’ve rounded up several of our favorite Italian side dishes to complement any dinner, but especially Italian!
More Than Just Breadsticks!
If you’ve been to an Italian restaurant, you may have been fed complimentary bread or Breadsticks as a side dish to your main Italian dish, which is delicious. But don’t limit your side dishes, there is SO much more than just bread!
- For Italian sides tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post!
More Collections:
best Italian Side Dishes
Pick your favorite Italian chicken or pasta dish and pair it with any of these perfect side dishes like our cheesy garlic bread! Or stick with a classic loaf of Italian Bread dipped in olive oil sprinkled with black pepper – yum!
1 Garlic Bread Recipe
2 Tomato Mozzarella Salad
3 Antipasto Salad
4 Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe
5 Caprese Stuffed Avocados Recipe
6 Garlic Knots Recipe
7 Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad recipe
8 Focaccia Bread Recipe
9 Quick Caprese Salad Recipe
10 Italian Bread Recipe
More Italian Sides
From pasta salad sprinkled with parmesan cheese to a light cucumber tomato salad, enjoy even more Italian favorite sides!
11 Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe
12 Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
13 Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe
14 Pasta Primavera Recipe
15 Roasted Tomatoes Recipe
16 Pizza Salad Recipe
17 Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe
18 Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe
19 Grilled Asparagus
20 Spinach Artichoke Bread Recipe
21 Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
22 Zucchini Chips Recipe
23 Pasta Salad Recipe
24 Baked Parmesan Asparagus Recipe
25 Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes
26 Roasted Broccoli Recipe
27 Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Recipe
Recipe Video
Get the recipe28 Parmesan Potatoes Recipe
29 Roasted Green Beans Recipe
30 Arugula Salad Recipe
Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients
Italian cuisine is known for its focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients. The specific produce used will vary depending on the region of Italy and the season. This list gives a good starting point for finding classic Italian recipes.
- vegetables. tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, artichokes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, arugula, spinach, capers, and Swiss chard
- fruits. grapes, lemons, oranges, grapefruits, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, peaches, apricots, plums, cherries, and figs
- other. olives, Porcini mushrooms, white button mushrooms, beans, lentils, and fresh herbs like basil leaves
