Pair these Sides for Spaghetti with your favorite spaghetti recipe and enjoy! This makes the perfect simple weeknight dinner, or make 2-3 sides for entertaining. All these side dish recipes are naturally gluten-free, with plenty of dairy-free options, too.
Classic American-style spaghetti is one of the most crowd-pleasing dishes I’ve ever made. Pair it with some flavorful side dishes, and it’s one of my favorite ways to entertain.
I have a recipe for my best Spaghetti Sauce, based on my mom’s, and a Baked Spaghetti recipe for you as well. My best friend’s mom made baked spaghetti a lot, and it was always one of her favorite things to see on the menu.
I had never had it before, but I was immediately on board with this cheesy dish! I’ve made some flavor changes to this classic, and you’re going to love the result.
So choose a spaghetti recipe to make, 1-3 side dishes, and enjoy!
Oven Roasted Veggies
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Garlic Roasted Carrots
- Honey Glazed Carrots
- Roasted Broccoli
- Perfect Roasted Asparagus
- Garlic Roasted Green Beans
- Oven Roasted Lemon Broccoli
Oven-roasted veggies of all kinds are my go-to because I love the flavor. You’ll often find me making my Garlic Roasted Green Beans or the Honey Glazed Carrots because I always have them on hand, but you can’t go wrong with this list.
My green bean recipe calls for frozen green beans, so I always have a 5-pound bag on hand for a last-minute veggie side dish.
Stove top veggies
- Sautéed Green Beans
- Maple Sage Carrots
- Green Beans with Bacon & Mushrooms
- Sautéed Lemon Zucchini
- Green Beans with Balsamic
- Sautéed Spinach
- Garlic Butter Mushrooms
My sautéed green beans are my most made side dish for spaghetti dinners because they’re so easy and convenient. But I think my Maple Sage Carrots are my most requested because everyone loves the browned butter sweetness.
I love adding Sautéed Spinach to boost the meal’s greens. And if I’m feeling a little fancy, I make my Green Beans with Bacon and Mushrooms.
Salads
- Caesar Salad (made w/o the grilled chicken)
- Strawberry Spinach Salad
- Easy Green Salad
- Italian Chopped Salad
- Apple Spinach Salad
- Best of Summer Salad
- Mandarin Pomegranate Spinach Salad
- Best Broccoli Salad
- Roasted Pear Spinach Salad
- Red Pepper Feta Cheese Salad
- Roasted Fig Salad
A fresh salad adds the perfect element of balance to any spaghetti dinner with bright flavor. I’ve included all my favorite recipes above for every season. A classic favorite is my Caesar Salad, and it never gets old with spaghetti.
I often lean towards my spinach salads as well, and sometimes sub in arugula for the spinach to mix things up.
Seasonal Spaghetti Dinner Menus
- Spring – Spaghetti/Baked Spaghetti + Roasted Asparagus + Strawberry Spinach Salad
- Summer – Spaghetti + Sautéed Green Beans + Italian Chopped Salad
- Fall – Spaghetti/Baked Spaghetti + Roasted Brussels Sprouts + Apple Spinach Salad
- Winter – Spaghetti/Baked Spaghetti + Roasted Broccoli + Mandarin Spinach Salad
- Make-ahead – Baked Spaghetti + Sautéed Green Beans + Death by Chocolate
- You can swap any salad listed for my Caesar Salad made without the chicken.
- Add your favorite dinner rolls, sourdough baguette, or the classic garlic bread.
- Finish these dinners with one of my dessert recipes. My favorite for entertaining is my Death By Chocolate because you can make it ahead.
Spaghetti Inspired Recipes
- Best Spaghetti Sauce
- Baked Spaghetti
- Instant Pot Pork Ragu (perfect served with spaghetti pasta)
- Gluten Free Lasagna (great with these sides too)
- Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
I really hope you enjoy these Sides for Spaghetti! If you do get a chance to make these recipes, I’d love to hear from you in the comments.
