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Italian Side Dishes

A list of our favorite Italian Side Dishes. Take a look and try a recipe that catches your eye. Let us know how the recipe turned out, or if you invented your recipe.

Roasted Tomatoes and Onions Finished

Roasted Tomatoes and Onions

December 19, 2025June 24, 2024 Tom Papia

Roasted Tomatoes and Onions. Tomatoes and onions mixed with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper and roasted in the oven.

Categories Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy, Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Onions, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vinegar
Blog - Fried Eggplant Stacks Recipe

Fried Eggplant Stacks Recipe

December 6, 2025May 6, 2024 Tom Papia

Fried Eggplant Stacks Recipe With Fresh Mozzarella. Thin-cut fried eggplant slices layered with fresh mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh basil, and …

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Categories Appetizer, Italian, Italian Appetizers, Italian Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tags Eggplant, Italian, Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Vinegar
Tri Color Pasta Salad Recipe

Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad

December 3, 2025April 8, 2024 Tom Papia

Tri Color Pasta Salad. Rotini pasta prepared al dente and mixed with oil, vinegar, red onion, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, olives, and dried sweet Italian sausage.

Categories Pasta, Italian, Italian Salads, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Mozzarella, Olives, Onions, Pasta, roasted red peppers, Rotini, Sausage, Vinegar
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The Best Roasted Potatoes Recipe

January 27, 2026November 13, 2023 Tom Papia

Simple Roasted Potatoes Recipe. Potatoes seasoned with salt, pepper, and oregano, then roasted in the oven to perfection.

Categories Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Potatoes
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Cannellini Beans with Spinach and Tomatoes

January 12, 2026July 10, 2023 Tom Papia

Cannellini Beans with Spinach and Tomatoes. Spinach sauteed in oil and garlic with diced tomatoes and cannellini beans

Categories Italian, Healthy, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Cannellini Beans, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Oil, Spinach
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Asparagus with Tomatoes and Beans

January 12, 2026May 1, 2023 Tom Papia

Asparagus with Tomatoes and Beans. Chopped asparagus sauteed with garlic, onions, fresh tomatoes, and cannellini beans.

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Asparagus, Healthy, Oil, Onions, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Escarole and Beans Recipe

December 28, 2025January 23, 2023 Tom Papia

Escarole and Beans Recipe. Escarole sautéed in garlic and oil and combined with cannellini beans and vegetable broth.

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Beans, Escarole, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian
Potato and Green Bean Salad

Potato and Green Bean Salad: A 42 Minute Recipe

December 26, 2025October 10, 2022 Tom Papia

Potatoes and Green Beans Salad. Boiled potatoes and sautéed green beans combined with garlic, basil, and oil and served hot or cold as a side dish.

Categories Italian, Italian Salads, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish, Vegetarian Tags Basil, Garlic, Green beans, Healthy, Potatoes, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian
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Italian Cacuzza Stew Recipe

December 15, 2025September 19, 2022 Tom Papia

Italian Cacuzza Stew Recipe. Cacuzza sautéed with garlic and onions and cooked down with crushed tomatoes and basil.

Categories Vegetarian, Healthy, Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish, Soup Tags Cacuzza, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Onions, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Zucchini
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Swiss Chard with Beans and Tomatoes

January 3, 2026August 8, 2022 Tom Papia

Swiss Chard with Beans and Tomatoes. Swiss chard sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, beans, tomatoes and served over whole wheat pasta.

Categories Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Pasta, Vegetarian Tags Beans, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Onions, Pasta, Ricotta, Spaghetti, Swiss Chard, Vegetarian
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My name is Tom. I am a food lover who has been cooking since I was a little kid. I am first generation Italian American. I have been cooking for about 30 years, dating back to the first time I helped my mom make Sunday dinner.
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