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    Home » Sides » What To Serve with Lasagna – 21 delicious ideas!

    What To Serve with Lasagna – 21 delicious ideas!

    Published: Feb 16, 2022 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Lasagna is the ultimate cheesy comfort food to prepare for dinner any night of the week. If it is on the menu for the day, read on for some delicious ideas about what to serve with lasagna!

    Slice of lasagna on a spatula, resting inside a pan of lasagna.

    Lasagna dinner is a the best option when you’re looking to fill the bellies around your table! This Italian dish offers pasta, cheese, meat and comfort galore.

    When serving this comforting meal, you may find that you aren’t sure what to serve alongside it! If this is the case, I’ve got your back! Read on for a bunch of yummy ideas about what to serve with lasagna so you can create a complete meal.

    FAQ About Lasagna

    Can you cook frozen lasagna without defrosting?

    When baking packaged lasagna from the freezer aisle at the grocery store, it is meant to be cooked straight from frozen. You may bake homemade lasagna in the same way, but best results come from baking after it has thawed first.

    How do you layer lasagna?

    Layer lasagna as follows: Thin layer of pasta sauce, lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese and meat pasta sauce. Repeat twice! Top with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan.

    How long can i keep lasagna in the fridge before cooking?

    Lasagna can be assembled, covered with aluminum foil, then stored in the fridge for up to 48 hours before baking in the oven as directed in the instructions.

    How long can lasagna sit out?

    Lasagna can be left out at room temperature for 4 hours before bacteria growth becomes a concern.

    How long do you cook lasagna?

    Lasagna can be baked in a 375-degree oven for 50-60 minutes, or until pasta is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.

    How long does lasagna last in fridge?

    Lasagna lasts in the fridge for up to 4 days when tightly covered.

    Favorite Lasagna Recipe

    Meet your new favorite classic lasagna! This truly is the best lasagna recipe. The hearty layers of meat, cheese and pasta are so filling and flavorful. Make one pan for tonight and freeze one for next week!

    Instant Pot Lasagna

    Lasagna has never been so easy! No need to pre-cook noodles OR squeeze everything into a springform pan! Layer traditional lasagna ingredients right in the inner pot and dinner is ready in 40 minutes. A filling and comforting pasta dish could not be easier or more delicious.

    Recipe Notes – Make the Best Pasta Dish

    • Cottage cheese can be substituted for ricotta cheese if you don’t have it or prefer a different texture.
    • You can often buy Italian sausage in mild or hot and I like to add a little spice to the recipe by using hot. When it is mixed in with all the cheese and tomato sauce, the final dish isn’t too spicy, just extra flavorful.
    • This is the PERFECT dish to prepare for your next dinner party!
    • To add a few more veggies into your lasagna, thinly slice a cup of zucchini or dice some spinach and fold it into the meat sauce.
    • It is ok to under-boil the noodles by 2-3 minutes. They’ll do some cooking yet in the oven, so they can get mushy if they’re pre-cooked for too long.
    • Swap the spaghetti sauce out with marinara sauce for a different flavor.
    • Create a spicy version of this pasta dish by adding red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture or by using spicy sausage.

    What To Serve With Lasagna – Easy Side Dishes

    • Mushrooms
    • Cauliflower
    • Antipasto platter or skewers
    • Caprese salad
    • Asparagus
    • Roasted roma, heirloom or cherry tomatoes
    • Steamed zucchini or zucchini chips
    • Garlic bread, french bread or crusty bread
    • Bread or dinner rolls with butter
    • Roasted vegetables
    • Bruschetta
    • Breadsticks
    • Steamed or roasted carrots
    • Buffalo wings
    • Arugula salad with Italian dressing
    • Sourdough rolls
    • Steamed green beans
    • Iceberg or romaine lettuce wedges served with a creamy dressing such as ranch
    • Leafy green salad
    • Sauteed cabbage or cabbage steaks
    • Brussels sprouts

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