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Make the best side dishes for lasagna that are easy and tasty. Learn 36 lasagna side dishes that will complete your meal.
What to Serve With Lasagna
Everyone loves lasagna. Whether you are serving it during an event or if you just want a delicious dinner, lasagna is a great choice. That is why having the perfect side dish will amp up your meal even more.
These easy side dish ideas will jazz up your lasagna dinner. Whether you want something light, something heavy, or something healthy, we have something for everyone.
1. Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Garlic bread is the best classic lasagna side dish and it is so easy in the air fryer. The garlic flavor and the meaty and fresh tomato flavors of lasagna just go so well together. You will never go wrong with air fryer garlic bread.
2. Bacon Brussels Sprouts
The Brussels sprouts in this bacon Brussels sprouts recipe are cooked in bacon grease which gives them more flavor. Even the pickiest eaters will love this veggie side dish that is full of flavor and texture.
3. Garlic Lime Steamed Asparagus
Garlic lime steamed asparagus is so delicious and full of nutrients. The asparagus is steamed to perfection without getting mushy. Plus, the garlic and lime seasoning adds just enough flavor for an amazing side dish.
4. Garlic Bread Cheese Sticks
Garlic bread cheese sticks are made with bread sticks filled with melted cheese and covered with garlic seasoning. It adds so many cheesy and garlic flavors to lasagna.
5. Copycat Olive Garden Salad
If you want a delicious Italian salad, try this copycat Olive Garden salad recipe. It is a garden salad loaded with an Italian seasoning blend and a delicious Olive Garden salad dressing.
6. Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
Wrapping bundles of green beans with bacon and baking them to perfection is what I call a perfect side. These bacon wrapped green beans look so fancy, but are made with just 4 easy ingredients. Each bundle is also topped with brown sugar, giving it the best flavor.
7. Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
This recipe jazzes up your classic green bean casserole by adding melty cheddar cheese. The cheese combines with the other ingredients so well and changes the flavor so much. Cheesy green bean casserole is an easy side dish you can serve with lasagna that won’t disappoint.
8. Skillet Green Bean Casserole
Save oven space by making this skillet green bean casserole instead of baking it in the oven. It is loaded with flavor and fried French onions that have been sauteed over melted butter. It is so easy to make with simple ingredients and 20 minutes of total cooking time.
9. Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
If you don’t like eating cold tomatoes, this recipe heats them by roasting them in the oven. Roasted tomato and mozzarella salad look so fancy, but it is so simple to make. This jazzed up Caprese salad is perfect for lasagna.
10. Instant pot Green Beans and Bacon
Looking for a last minute side dish you can serve with lasagna? This instant pot green beans and bacon is easily made in the pressure cooker in just a few minutes. The bacon gives the green beans so much texture and flavor.
11. Easy Sautéed Green Beans
No one will ever say green beans are boring ever again with this delicious recipe. Easy sautéed green beans are seasoned with just enough garlic flavor and olive oil, giving this dish the perfect flavor. It has amazing texture and it won’t overpower your lasagna.
12. Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole
Enjoy layers of cream of mushroom soup, green beans, and French Onions that are all cooked in the pressure cooker. Making instant pot green bean casserole takes just a fraction of the time.
13. Grilled Green Beans
If you are out on a BBQ, this recipe is the best green bean side dish you can try. Grilled green beans are perfectly seasoned and they have a smokey, charred flavor from the grill. It is grilled in a heavy duty foil, so it doesn’t make any mess.
14. Panda Express String Bean Chicken
Recreate your favorite Panda Express string bean chicken with this easy copycat recipe. The chicken and string bean are stir fried together with soy sauce, olive oil, and other seasonings. Which results in a delicious mixture of flavors.
15. Crock Pot Green Beans and Potatoes
Enjoy this delicious crock pot green beans and potatoes with almost no effort. This Southern style dish is made with fresh green beans and potatoes that are seasoned with bacon, onion, and garlic. Toss the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook for the whole day. Cook until it is time for your lasagna dinner.
16. Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
Level up your classic green bean casserole by adding savory bacon. It has all the flavors you would expect from a traditional green bean casserole. But the bacon adds extra flavor and crunch to the dish. Change things up by making this green bean casserole with bacon recipe.
17. The Best Coleslaw recipe
This coleslaw recipe is made with fresh ingredients and a creamy and tangy dressing. It is so simple and you can make it in under 15 minutes. It is the best coleslaw recipe to serve with lasagna.
18. Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice baked potatoes take your classic baked potato recipe to a whole new level. It is simple to make and its presentation looks so fancy.
19. Chick-Fil-A Fruit Cup
The Chick-Fil-A fruit cup is a delicious and healthy side dish that is full of yummy fruits. It is made with chopped strawberries, blueberries, green apples, mandarin oranges, and red apples. All the fruits give this dish so much color and a variety of flavors.
20. Air Fryer Broccoli
Air fryer broccoli is a quick and simple way to cook a flavorful dish. It is the perfect side dish with a crispy texture and full of garlic flavor.
21. Broccoli Salad
This broccoli salad has crunchy, creamy, sweet, and salty flavors all in one bowl. It has a tangy and sweet dressing and the combination of raisins and sunflower seeds add unique tastes. This recipe will make even the broccoli haters enjoy.
22. Broccoli Cranberry Salad
This recipe combines sweet cranberries with crunchy broccoli and covers it with a light dressing that has a hint of sweetness. It also has chopped pecans which give this dish a nutty flavor. Broccoli cranberry salad puts a delicious twist on your regular broccoli salad.
23. Pan Fried Zucchini Slices
In 10 minutes, you can make this simple pan fried zucchini slices and serve it with lasagna. It is seasoned perfectly with salt and pepper and packs so much flavor.
24. Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole
This cracker barrel sweet potato casserole recipe is rich and delicious and has the creamiest filling. The sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked and topped with a delicious praline topping.
25. Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Oven roasted Brussels sprouts have amazing texture and flavor that pairs perfectly with grilled salmon. The Brussels are so tender inside while crisp on the outside. It is a healthy and delicious recipe that even the kids will enjoy.
26. 30 Minute Dinner Rolls
Skip store bought and make homemade 30 minute dinner rolls instead. It is so soft and fluffy and it is a perfect bread side dish for lasagna.
27. Zucchini Noodles
Make zucchini noodles for a low carb, gluten free pasta alternative. It is so delicious and tender, but not soggy.
28. Roasted Zucchini and Squash
Roasted zucchini and squash have mixed veggies that are tender on the inside and have a perfectly seasoned exterior. They are roasted to perfection and serves so well with lasagna
29. Chick-Fil-A Chicken Tenders
This copycat Chick-Fil-A chicken tenders recipe is so flavorful and has the perfect coating. It is an amazing finger food that is so simple to make. It tastes just like the real thing.
30. Instant pot Chicken Wings
Everyone loves chicken wings and this recipe gets them on your plate as soon as possible. With the instant pot, you can cut the cooking time in half and still have delicious wings. Instant pot chicken wings taste so yummy with lasagna.
31. Crock Pot Corn Casserole
Cooking crock pot corn casserole is so easy using the slow cooker. You just toss the ingredients, let it do its job, and you’ll have a delicious side dish. This dish has an amazing sweet corn flavor that everyone will love.
32. Cornbread Sausage Stuffing
Cornbread sausage stuffing is so rich and savory and made with simple ingredients. It has a crispy consistency but has a tender and flavorful center.
33. Caesar Salad
Caesar salad has delicious lettuce covered with an amazing homemade salad dressing. It will really make the lasagna stand out, which is why this side dish is perfect. It gets its deliciousness from its simplicity.
We love to add in fresh spinach and topped with mozzarella cheese.
34. Macaroni Salad
Macaroni salad is loaded with fresh veggies, cheese, and delicious macaroni pasta covered with a dressing. It is a classic side dish that works well with lots of food, including lasagna.
35. Paula Deen’s Broccoli Salad
This recipe uses fresh vegetables, savory crumbled bacon, and small chunks of sharp cheddar cheese. It is covered with an amazing homemade dressing that will make you love this fresh salad recipe. Make your copycat version of Paula Deen’s broccoli salad using this recipe.
36. Grilled Broccoli
Grilled broccoli might be the best broccoli side dish idea ever. Grilling gives the broccoli a charred, smokey flavor that has crispy edges. This broccoli is delicious topped with parmesan cheese.
Good Side Dishes for Lasagna
These easy side dishes for lasagna recipes include side salad topped blue cheese, ranch dressing and more. There are many great side dish that can be served with lasagna. We have even made bruschetta topped with cherry tomatoes, red onion and fresh basil.
Add a side of classic wedge salad or butternut squash for a delicious side dish.
