What To Serve With Baked Spaghetti (15+ Delicious Ideas & Recipes!) (2024)

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If you need to know what to serve with baked spaghetti, take a look at this list of 15 tasty sides and appetizers that would pair perfectly! I have everything from garlic bread to veggie sides, so you'll definitely be able to find something you love! Pick one out (or two) and complete your family dinner!

Best Sides To Serve With Baked Spaghetti

Baked spaghetti is such an easy, satisfying, and delicious dinner! While it could certainly be enjoyed by itself, adding on a tasty side is always a good idea!

I have put together this collection of 15 side dishes that pair fantastically with baked spaghetti casserole! No matter which option you choose, you can't go wrong here!

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Best Sides To Serve With Baked Spaghetti
1. Oven Garlic Bread
2. Cucumber Vinegar Salad
3. Air Fryer Texas Toast
4. Caprese Salad
5. Roasted Green Beans
6. Sauteed Balsamic Mushrooms
7. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
9. Sauteed Broccolini
10. Roasted Brussel Sprouts With Bacon
11. Roasted Vegetable Medley
12. Parmesan Roasted Artichokes
13. Milk Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob
14. Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
15. Cheese Rolls
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1. Oven Garlic Bread

Nothing is a more traditional and classic pairing than spaghetti and garlic bread! This tasty duo is perfect for any family dinner as everyone will love it.

You can make this garlic bread chewy or crispy depending on your personal tastes and preferences. Sprinkle on some Parmesan cheese to make it even better!

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!

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2. Cucumber Vinegar Salad

This beautiful and simple salad is the perfect appetizer for your pasta entree. It is light and refreshing enough that it won't fill you up before your main course, but still tasty and satisfying!

It's a great way to add some fresh veggies to your meal. Plus, it is incredibly easy to make!

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!

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3. Air Fryer Texas Toast

Texas toast is a perfect companion for some comforting baked spaghetti! What's even better is that this toast is made in the air fryer, so it couldn't possibly be any easier!

You can prepare it as garlic bread or cheese bread (or both)! The air fryer gets is amazingly crisp with zero effort from you!

Air Fryer Texas Toast (Garlic Bread and Cheese Bread)

This easy-to-follow recipe teaches how to cook Texas Toast perfectly in your air fryer. This air fryer method brings out the best in your Texas Toast, making it a hassle-free and tasty treat for any occasion. Get ready for a crunchy outside and a soft, buttery inside in just minutes!

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4. Caprese Salad

Caprese salad is a fantastic appetizer for pasta dishes because of how light and refreshing it is! It does a great job of balancing out the heartiness of the pasta, plus the mozzarella and tomatoes go perfectly with all of the Italian flavors!

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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5. Roasted Green Beans

If you're wanting a side dish to accompany your baked pasta, this recipe for roasted green beans is a great place to start! It is an easy dish to prepare and make so you won't have to put in any extra effort to add a tasty vegetable side to your meal!

Roasted Green Beans

Roasted green beans are an easy-to-make side dish that is super versatile and practically effortless to get on the table for family meals. Plus, they're equally wonderful alongside holiday main dishes. This recipe combines all the freshness of green veggies with lemon-garlic butter and pepper.

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6. Sauteed Balsamic Mushrooms

These balsamic mushrooms are so incredibly tasty and versatile! You could serve them as an appetizer for your dinner or your could just toss them on top of your spaghetti for an extra-special touch!

Plus, they are ready to enjoy in mere minutes. How could it get any better?

Sautéed Balsamic Mushrooms

These sauteed balsamic mushrooms are a quick, easy, and amazingly tasty appetizer or side dish that's ready to serve in under 10 minutes! They're perfect for topping your favorite grilled meats like burgers or steaks, or tossing in some cooked pasta or rice! No matter the way you serve them, the balsamic glaze adds a ton of flavor that everyone will enjoy!

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7. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

The bacon in this dish really adds on a salty and savory element that goes well with the natural flavor of the asparagus! It makes a perfect appetizer (or side dish) for your baked spaghetti!

On the plus side, picky eaters are much more likely to try out asparagus when it is wrapped in some crispy bacon! Yum!

Baked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Everything tastes better with crispy, salty bacon, and this baked bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe proves it! These bacon-wrapped spears of asparagus make a wonderful gourmet appetizer or side dish with very little fuss!

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8. Roasted Peppers & Onions

Roasted peppers and onions are great for so many things! Of course, they could be considered a side dish. However, I love to mix them into my baked spaghetti to really turn up the flavor!

This tasty dish truly goes with anything, and you can't go wrong by adding it to your spaghetti dinner.

Roasted Peppers & Onions

Roasted peppers and onions make a wonderful topping for sandwiches, hot dogs, or meaty main courses, but can also be enjoyed on their own! With the right herbs & spices and just 30 minutes in the oven, you can have a delicious vegetarian side dish that goes with just about anything!

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9. Sauteed Broccolini

If you're wanting a more traditional, lighter, vegetable side dish then try out this recipe for sauteed broccolini! It is quick and easy to make and can instantly add some yummy veggies to your meal!

If you haven't tried broccolini, give it a shot! It is milder and slightly sweeter than regular broccoli. Your whole family will love it!

Sauteed Broccolini

Sauteed broccolini is a vegetable side dish that is easy to make. Everyone in the family will love to have with dinner! The tasty, tender veggie can be hard to find in stores but is totally worth grabbing every bunch on the shelves when you do find it!

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10. Roasted Brussel Sprouts With Bacon

Brussel sprouts are extremely delicious when roasted. However, when you add in some bacon and a tangy Dijon mustard sauce, they are truly crave-worthy!

They are delightfully crispy and extra savory because of the bacon. I promise this side dish is a real winner!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

My roasted brussel sprouts with bacon are tangy, spicy, and loaded with flavor from the zesty Dijon mustard and brown sugar sauce. The sprouts are seared in a cast iron skillet to get crispy and caramelized before being popped in the oven to roast until tender. It's an easy vegetable side dish that gets two thumbs up from my family; I'm sure yours will love it, too!

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11. Roasted Vegetable Medley

If you're wanting to add some variety to your side dish, this roasted vegetable medley has a beautiful assortment of veggies to meet everyone's needs!

I love when my vegetables are nice and tender, but you can also roast them so they are wonderfully crispy! It's up to you!

Roasted Vegetable Medley

This roasted vegetable medley is the perfect easy and delicious vegetable side dish for your chicken, pork, or beef dinners! The colorful assortment of veggies can be cooked until tender or crispy and caramelized. Whichever way you like them best!

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12. Parmesan Roasted Artichokes

Artichokes are such an underrated vegetable because they are completely delicious! The mild nutty flavor of the asparagus combined with the sharp flavors from the Parmesan cheese makes them utterly mouth-watering.

Of course, the pesto dipping sauce makes the whole dish even better! This recipe is the perfect way to mix up your standard appetizer ideas.

Parmesan Roasted Artichokes With Pesto Dipping Sauce Recipe

These easy-to-make Parmesan Roasted Artichokes are complete with a delectable pesto dipping sauce! Each bite offers a crispy, flavorful experience, topped with a savory Parmesan breadcrumb mix. A modern twist on a classic, these roasted artichokes might just become your new favorite way to enjoy this beloved vegetable!

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13. Milk Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob is a family favorite at my house. If you love it, too, have you ever considered boiling it in milk and butter instead of plain water? Let me tell you, the result is heavenly!

The corn becomes so sweet and rich that you'll never want to make it any other way! You'll love it alongside your baked spaghetti as well as any of your other favorite entrees!

Milk Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob

I love serving up my tasty milk butter boiled corn on the cob for any family meal but especially with something hot of the grill! It's just as easy as boiling or steaming corn on the cob, but this version is so superbly sweet and soft that you will make it your new 'go-to' method of cooking your corn!

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14. Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

This appetizer is a crowd favorite every time I serve it! It is so easy to make but is still loaded with so much flavor! In fact, if you're a fan of mushrooms at all, this will become one of your new go-to recipes!

The cream cheese and Parmesan filling make these bite-size snacks so satisfying that you won't be able to stop after just one.

Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

My quick and easy cream cheese stuffed mushrooms are the perfect bite-sized appetizers for any dinner, celebration, party, or get-together! These incredible hors d'oeuvres are stuffed with cream cheese and Parmesan filling seasoned to perfection - you can't eat just one!

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15. Cheese Rolls

Rolls just seem to go great with any comforting, homey meal! Not to mention, these rolls have a tasty cheesy attribute that makes them even better than your standard dinner rolls!

You could eat these as an appetizer or serve them right alongside your baked spaghetti. No one will complain either way!

Cheese Bread Rolls

These easy cheese bread rolls take the usual dinner rolls to a new level of 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!

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All of these tasty sides and appetizers are great for serving with your baked spaghetti! Let me know below which one you want to try out first!

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What To Serve With Baked Spaghetti: Caprese Salad (+ More Great Side Dish Ideas!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 221kcal

Prep 10 minutes minutes

Cooking 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

▢ 4 large tomatoes (about 1 tomato per person and sliced to ¼ inch thickness)
▢ 1 lb fresh mozzarella (sliced into ¼ inch rounds)
▢ 1-2 oz fresh basil leaves
▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil
▢ 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
▢ salt & pepper (to taste)

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Instructions

Cut your tomatoes into ¼ inch thick slices, and slice your fresh mozzarella into ¼-inch rounds.
Add the tomato slices, mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves into a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic over the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves. Using your tongs carefully toss all the pieces so they are coated as evenly as possible.
Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange the tomato slices, mozzarella, and basil leaves onto a serving platter. Serve immediately.

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Notes

A good idea for planning is to use about ½ a tomato, ⅛ lb of mozzarella, ⅛ oz of fresh basil, ¼ tbsp olive oil, and¼ tablespoon balsamic per person.
For a more fun and colorful dish, try using different colored heirloom tomatoes!
Caprese salad is best when served fresh. If made in advance, or when storing the leftovers, keep it in an airtight container for up to 24 hours (after that, the flavor and freshness will decline.) However, it is safe to eat for up to 3 days, but you will need to drain the water off beforehand.

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