42 Delectable Side Dishes to Serve with Meatballs

You’ve come to the correct spot if you’re wondering what to serve with your meatballs.

In this essay, I present 42 of the most popular meatball side dishes.

In a rush? Heres the short answer.

Tomato basil pasta, minestrone soup, spaghetti squash arrabbiata, pita bread, and mashed potatoes are the greatest side dishes to offer with meatballs. If you’re creating Asian-style meatballs, serve them with vermicelli noodle salad or fried rice. Try honey butter peas or roasted garlic green beans for extra vegetable alternatives.

Ready? Lets jump right in.

Spaghetti squash arrabbiata

Roasted spaghetti squash is a great low-carb substitute for pasta.

Shredding the flesh produces noodle-like strands with the texture of angel hair pasta.

The neutral taste of the imitation noodles makes them an ideal substrate for a rich sauce like arrabbiata.

All they need is a topping of meatballs.

Why we like this recipe: you can serve it directly out of the squash shells.

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Everyday Italian salad

This vivid Italian salad combines fresh greens, juicy tomatoes, pepperoncini, onions, and crispy croutons in a simple yet punchy Italian vinaigrette.

It’s basic, yet the various textures and tastes compliment each other well, resulting in a well-balanced meal.

Serve with some Italian meatballs for a filling supper.

Why we like this recipe: it is ideal for summer since it does not need any cooking.

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Sour cream and chive mashed potatoes

These mashed potatoes go well with the spicy meatballs.

The thick and creamy mash will soak up all of the sauce, ensuring that no taste is wasted.

The addition of sour cream and spicy chives elevates the spuds.

Why we like this recipe: it’s simple enough for a weekday supper but yet unique enough for a special occasion.

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Minestrone soup

The rich foundation of this Italian classic, cooked with a blend of beef and chicken bone broth, is what sets it apart.

You can use normal broth if that’s all you have, but bone broth is much better if you can locate it.

Toss the meatballs into the soup and let them soak up all the flavor wonderful!

Why we love it: it’s a dish of pure comfort.

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Roasted garlic green beans 

If you want something simple, here it is.

Green beans are transformed from drab to brilliant when roasted with garlic. They develop a deliciously crunchy texture and may be flavored whatever you desire.

With only salt, pepper, and garlic, this dish keeps things simple.

Why we like this recipe: the green beans are cooked on the same tray as the meatballs, making it a simple sheet pan entrée.

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Pita bread

Skip the store-bought pita bread and make your own! Everything you need to create them is probably already in your cupboard!

They will puff out beautifully, leaving you with a pocket to load with meatballs and tzatziki.

Or whatever sauce you like!

Why we love this recipe is that you can prepare a large quantity and freeze it for up to three months, ensuring that you always have pita bread on hand.

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Vermicelli noodle salad

Not all meatballs must be drenched in tomato sauce!

If you’re cooking Asian-style meatballs (like these lemongrass Vietnamese meatballs), serving them with vermicelli noodle salad is a no-brainer.However, any meatball will suffice.

Its light, healthy, and oh-so-delicious.

The salad is loaded with fresh veggies like carrots, beansprouts, and cabbage, and the dressing has a spicy kick.

Why we like it: each serving contains just 170 calories.

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Briam (greek vegetable casserole)

Briam is a Mediterranean meal that consists of soft vegetable slices bathed in tomato puree and seasoned with Greek seasonings.

It normally comes with crusty bread and feta, although a few meatballs wouldn’t hurt.

Why we like it: it’s a fancy-looking meal that requires no hands-on preparation.

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Sauteed broccoli rabe

This sautéed broccoli rabe is a fast and simple way to get some greens into your diet.

Broccoli rabe may be bitter, but you can reduce this by blanching the leaves before sautéing them.

Although some people like it!

Why we like this recipe: it takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.

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Tomato basil pasta

Italian meatballs with this thick, tomato-based pasta are a taste pairing made in heaven, and you’ve probably already thought of it!

But I’m here to persuade you to forego the jar and create your own from scratch.

Itll be so much tastier.

Why we like this recipe: everything, even the pasta, is cooked in one pot.

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Sauteed cabbage

When cooked properly, cabbage has a surprising amount of flavor.

A quick sauté in olive oil caramelizes and tenderizes your cabbage.

To further elevate the lowly produce, add the secret ingredient apple cider vinegar to the mix, which gives a sweet, rich tone to your cabbage.

Why we love this recipe: its budget-friendly.

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Fried rice

Do you want to create sweet hoisin meatballs or teriyaki meatballs?

It would be a crime not to serve them with hot-off-the-stove fried rice.

Because of the sesame oil, oyster sauce, and soy sauce, this handmade version is bursting with umami tastes.

Why we like this recipe: it’s done in 15 minutes, which is quicker than getting takeout.

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Honey butter peas

Add cream cheese, honey, and parmesan cheese to your cooked peas to make them extra delicious.

The resulting dish?

Lightly sweet and delicious peas with a wonderful salty touch, they’ll go well with your meatballs (particularly Swedish meatballs).

Psst add some corn in for a splash of color.

Why we like it: it’s creamy without being overly heavy.

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Roasted garlic & rosemary artisan bread

Why not give baking a go with this artisan bread?

It does not need yeast or kneading. Simply combine all of the ingredients in one dish and set aside for at least 12 hours.

Then take a bite and dip it in your meatball sauce.

Why we like this recipe: the crusty bread has an airy interior and a fantastic garlicky, herby taste.

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