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    What To Serve With Spaghetti And Meatballs

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    Learn what to serve with spaghetti and meatballs to make the ultimate spaghetti dinner any day of the week! This Italian comfort food classic is beloved worldwide by children and adults alike. The only thing that could make it better is serving it with the best side dishes! You can't go wrong with any of these recipes when you are trying to decide what to serve with spaghetti and meatballs!

    Sides For Spaghetti And Meatballs

    Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic Italian dish served in many households worldwide every day. We all love the carb-rich pasta and juicy meatballs, but if you are like me then you want to take this meal to the next level.

    Below are some amazing recipes that can be served along with your favorite spaghetti and meatballs recipe!

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    • Sides For Spaghetti And Meatballs
    • 1. Oven Garlic Bread
    • 2. Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
    • 3. Cucumber and Vinegar Salad
    • 4. Caprese Salad
    • 5. Sautéed Green Beans
    • 6. Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan
    • 7. Caesar Salad
    • 8. Garlic Butter Mushrooms
    • 9. Polenta
    • 10. Cheese Rolls
    • 11. Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds
    • 12. Sautéed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
    • 13. Roasted Brussel Sprouts
    • 14. Zucchini Squash Casserole
    • 15. Pasta e Fagioli Soup
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    1. Oven Garlic Bread

    Oven garlic bread is perfect when it is freshly baked and warm. Serve this oven garlic bread with spaghetti and meatballs to soak up all that tasty marinara sauce!

    Oven Garlic Bread: Soft & Chewy or Baked Until Crispy!
    This incredible oven garlic bread recipe features 2 methods: one for those who prefer soft garlic bread and one for those who prefer crispy! All you need is some French bread, garlic powder, and butter (plus a little Parmesan cheese if you like) to make restaurant-quality garlic bread at home!
    Check out this recipe
    Square image of garlic bread sliced and ready to serve.

    2. Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

    These cream cheese stuffed mushrooms are juicy and delicious. They can be served as an appetizer or served alongside your spaghetti at your next family dinner.

    Don’t forget to sprinkle them with Cajun seasoning for an extra layer of flavor!

    Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
    My quick and easy cream cheese stuffed mushrooms are the perfect bite-sized appetizers for any dinner, celebration, or get-together! These incredible hors d'oeuvres are stuffed with a cream cheese and Parmesan filling that has been seasoned to perfection- you can't eat just one!
    Check out this recipe
    Closeup on the cream cheese stuffed mushrooms on baking sheet garnished with parsley.

    3. Cucumber and Vinegar Salad

    This cucumber and vinegar salad is tangy and delicious with the perfect amount of flavor. It is a cool, refreshing complement to a hearty bowl of spaghetti!

    Cucumber Vinegar Salad
    This delightfully refreshing cucumber vinegar salad with dill makes a perfect light appetizer or side for any meal! This salad is nice and crisp with the perfect combination of tangy and sweet- it doesn't get any better!
    Check out this recipe
    Amazingly tasty cucumber vinegar salad with red onion, cherry tomatoes, and fresh dill.

    4. Caprese Salad

    If you love fresh mozzarella cheese, then you must try this caprese salad. It is a classic Italian side dish or appetizer that is right at home next to a pile of spaghetti and meatballs.

    Caprese Salad With Balsamic And Olive Oil
    This classic caprese salad recipe is an especially cool and refreshing appetizer, side dish, or snack for the hot summer months! You don't have to be eating Italian food to enjoy fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, balsamic, and olive oil- it's an easy side salad that goes with anything!
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    Best caprese salad served while the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil are fresh and vibrant.

    5. Sautéed Green Beans

    Sautéed green beans are a healthy way to add another level to your family’s spaghetti night. These sautéed green beans are bold with just the right amount of flavor that your guests will enjoy.

    Sauteed Green Beans
    It doesn't get much easier than these delicious sauteed green beans, and they make a flavorful, healthy side dish! This simple recipe requires fresh green beans but there is no blanching required, and you will have perfectly tender-crisp green beans every time!
    Check out this recipe
    Square image of sauteed green beans in a serving dish with Parmesan cheese sprinkled over.

    6. Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan

    Roasted broccoli with garlic and Parmesan is not only a healthy side dish, but it is also very flavorful. Make this for your next spaghetti dinner and even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy it!

    Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan
    Delightfully tasty roasted broccoli with garlic and Parmesan is a side dish made in heaven with the uniquely wonderful garlic flavor and rich Parmesan cheese topping! Plus, roasting brings out such a different broccoli flavor that is a true treat for all of your broccoli lovers!
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan is an easy side dish that brings out the best flavors of your broccoli!

    7. Caesar Salad

    You can’t go wrong with a Caesar salad paired with delicious spaghetti and meatballs! This creamy homemade Caesar salad dressing uses fresh ingredients that are full of bold flavors that you will love!

    Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing (no anchovies)
    This easy-to-make creamy Caesar Salad dressing without anchovies is simply the best for being incredibly quick, versatile, and super tasty! Just a few staple ingredients that you probably have on hand and voila! you have a rich, flavorful dressing ready to use!
    Check out this recipe
    Best caesar salad dressing without anchovies or eggs served with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

    8. Garlic Butter Mushrooms

    Garlic butter mushrooms are juicy and taste as though they came straight from your favorite restaurant! These mushrooms can be served on top of spaghetti and meatballs or eaten on the side, either way, your guests will appreciate the extra effort!

    Garlic Butter Mushrooms
    Tender, savory garlic butter mushrooms are so decadently flavorful and are one of the easiest side dishes or appetizers you can make! Just 10 minutes is all you need to saute this amazing dish to perfection!
    Check out this recipe
    Garlic butter mushrooms in skillet with white spatula.

    9. Polenta

    Polenta is a tasty cornmeal side dish that is super easy to make! Don’t forget to top your polenta with Parmesan cheese for added flavor!

    Polenta (Best Easy, Creamy Recipe)
    This creamy polenta recipe is so versatile, you can use it as a side dish or load it with tasty toppings and serve it as the main course! Perfect for serving with lamb, pork, chicken, veal, or veggies, this basic polenta with Parmesan is an easy recipe you will want to add to your weekly rotation!
    Check out this recipe
    Easy creamy homemade polenta in brown serving dish with sage.

    10. Cheese Rolls

    Cheese rolls are great at soaking up any extra spaghetti sauce left on your plate! Our cheese roll recipe makes soft and fluffy rolls that you can serve kids and adults will enjoy.

    Cheese Rolls
    These easy, tasty cheese rolls take the usual dinner rolls to a whole new level of amazingly flavorful deliciousness! They pair with practically anything to round out your family meals with a wonderful side of bread that the whole family will rave about!
    Check out this recipe
    Cheese rolls baked until golden brown and shown here as they are cooling in the pan.

    11. Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds

    Baked Parmesan zucchini rounds are a simple side dish that your dinner guests will enjoy. Add these baked Parmesan zucchini rounds to the table before your main course as an appetizer or serve them as a side to your delicious spaghetti and meatballs.

    Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds
    These Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds are super quick and incredibly easy to make! They're wonderfully tasty and a healthy option as a snack or vegetable side dish! Serve with ranch dressing or marinara sauce for the perfect game day appetizer, too!
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    These super easy oven baked parmesan zucchini rounds are a delicious and healthy snack or side to enjoy at any time!

    12. Sautéed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

    Sautéed asparagus and cherry tomatoes are a must if you want to add a whole new vibe to spaghetti night! The blend of flavors is mouthwatering and will have your guests wanting more!

    Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
    The combination in this simple Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes side dish is a match made in heaven! The delicious asparagus is complemented by the tangy cherry tomatoes to make a dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday sides, or special occasions!
    Check out this recipe
    large square image sauteed asparagus and cherry tomatoes in cast iron skillet.

    13. Roasted Brussel Sprouts

    Roasted Brussel sprouts are going to be your new favorite side dish! Not only are these roasted Brussel sprouts incredibly easy to make, but they are also very tasty and pair well with spaghetti and meatballs!

    Roasted Brussel Sprouts
    These tasty Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts are super easy to make! They’re also equally suitable for an anytime weeknight dinner, holiday meals, and special occasions! Fresh or frozen brussels sprouts are baked to crispy, caramelized perfection that retains their wonderfully nutty flavor too!
    Check out this recipe
    Roasted brussel sprouts showing golden caramelized color in a white serving bowl on white background

    14. Zucchini Squash Casserole

    Zucchini squash casserole is tender and moist with loads of flavor. It is a great new way to eat your veggies and pairs perfectly with spaghetti!

    Zucchini Squash Casserole
    This easy-to-make zucchini squash casserole is a flavorful combination of tender, tasty summer squash and creamy, cheesy sauce! Top it all off with crunchy Panko breadcrumbs for an incredible veggie side dish everyone loves!
    Check out this recipe
    Overhead of the baked zucchini squash casserole in cast iron skillet.

    15. Pasta e Fagioli Soup

    Pasta e fagioli, or "pasta and beans", is a deliciously warm soup that makes the perfect precursor to a bowl of spaghetti. Serve pasta e fagioli soup at your next spaghetti dinner to create the best memories for your family.

    Pasta e Fagioli Soup
    Pasta e Fagioli Soup, aka 'pasta and beans,' is a traditional Italian soup using mini pasta, sausage, and vegetables in a tomato based broth. Nothing says comfort food like a brimming bowl of this classic Italian soup on a cold day!
    Check out this recipe
    Pasta e Fagioli Soup is a hearty Italian soup with pasta, Italian sausage and vegetables

    What side dishes do you typically serve with your spaghetti and meatballs? Why not try one of these recipes and let us know down below in the comments which one is your new favorite!

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    What To Serve With Spaghetti & Meatballs: Air Fryer Asparagus (+More Great Recipes!)

    Learn what to serve with spaghetti and meatballs to make the ultimate spaghetti dinner any day of the week! This Italian comfort food classic is beloved worldwide by children and adults alike. The only thing that could make it better is serving it with the best side dishes! You can't go wrong with any of these recipes when you are trying to decide what to serve with spaghetti and meatballs!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 59kcal
    Prep 3 minutes
    Cooking 6 minutes
    Total Time 9 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lbs asparagus (washed and ends trimmed)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or coconut oil)
    • 1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
    • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (205°C)
    • Wash and trim the ends off the asparagus, pat dry.
      1 lbs asparagus
    • In a large bowl or plate, place the asparagus and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the asparagus in the olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
      1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Put the asparagus spears in the air fryer basket (or on trays) then close the air fryer and cook at 400°F (205°C) for 6-8 minutes.
    • When the asparagus is done remove it from the air fryer and serve. (optional) Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled bacon.
      1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

    Equipment You May Need

    Air Fryer (convection style)
    Air Fryer (basket style)
    Silicone Kitchen Tongs

    Nutrition

    Calories: 59kcal (3%) | Carbohydrates: 4g (1%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 4g (6%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 21mg (1%) | Potassium: 231mg (7%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 868IU (17%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 41mg (4%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
    Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
    Course Air Fryer, Side Dish, vegetable side dish
    Cuisine American

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    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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