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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.

Zucchini with Beans and Spinach: Feature Image

Zucchini with Beans and Spinach: A 35 Minute Recipe

December 15, 2025August 1, 2022 Tom Papia

Zucchini with Beans and Spinach. Zucchini sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with onions, beans, diced tomatoes, and spinach.

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Beans, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Healthy, Onions, Spinach, Vegan, Vegetarian, Zucchini
kale with garlic and oil

Kale with Garlic and Oil: A Healthy 20 Minute Recipe

December 15, 2025July 4, 2022 Tom Papia

Kale with Garlic and Oil. Kale sautéed with garlic in extra virgin olive oil, vegetable broth, balsamic vinegar, and served with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.

Categories Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish, Vegetarian Tags Garlic, Healthy, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vinegar
Zucchini and Green Beans: Feature Image

Zucchini and Green Beans: A 25 Minute Recipe

December 13, 2025January 10, 2022 Tom Papia

Zucchini and Green Beans. Zucchini and green beans sautéed in oil and garlic and then simmered in diced tomatoes.

Categories Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish, Vegetarian Tags Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Green beans, Zucchini
Spinach and Tomatoes Recipe

Spinach and Tomatoes: A Quick 10 Minute Recipe

December 13, 2025November 29, 2021 Tom Papia

Spinach and Tomatoes. Fresh spinach sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and diced tomatoes.

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Healthy, Spinach
roasted eggplant with tomatoes and onions recipe

Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes

January 3, 2026October 11, 2021 Tom Papia

Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Onions. Fresh eggplant cubed and roasted with diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh basil.

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Diced tomatoes, Eggplant, Garlic, Healthy, Onions, Vegan, Vegetarian
Sauteed Zucchini and Garlic Feature

Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic

January 3, 2026August 23, 2021 Tom Papia

Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic. Zucchini sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic. Delicious, quick, healthy, and the perfect side dish.

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Zucchini
Green Beans with Garlic and Onions for Dinner

Green Beans with Garlic and Onions: A 25 Minute Recipe

December 5, 2025March 8, 2021 Tom Papia

Green Beans with Garlic and Onions. Green beans sautéed in garlic and oil and mixed with a simple tomato sauce.

Categories Side Dish, Italian, Italian Side Dishes Tags Appetizer, Garlic, Green beans, Marinara sauce, Onions
Zucchini with Tomatoes: Feature Image

Zucchini with Tomatoes and Garlic: A 30 Minute Recipe

January 30, 2026November 12, 2020 Tom Papia

Zucchini with Tomatoes and Garlic. Fresh zucchini sliced thin and sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, onions, and tomatoes.

Categories Side Dish, Appetizer, Italian, Italian Side Dishes Tags Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Onions, Zucchini
Green beans with garlic and tomatoes

Green Beans with Garlic and Tomatoes

January 31, 2026April 9, 2020 Tom Papia

Green beans with garlic and tomatoes sauteed in extra-virgin olive oil. This is a great #meatlessmonday option. Couple this with your favorite grains, or maybe just a nice piece of crusty Italian bread for dipping!

Categories Side Dish, Italian, Italian Side Dishes Tags Appetizer, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Green beans
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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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