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You know what they say: there’s a lasagna for every season and every occasion. Actually, I’m not sure anyone really says that, but I do know that most people can’t resist a plate. But that raises an important question… what should you serve with lasagna to make it a well-rounded meal? In this collection of recipes I’ve put together some of my favorite things to serve with lasagna.
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Tips for Preparing a Lasagna Meal
- Prep ahead where you can – If serving soup, make it a day in advance. Prep salad ingredients like cut romaine lettuce and whip up a simple vinaigrette. You can also prep side components like roasting beets and make dessert early so you’re not scrambling at the last minute.
- Time it right – Lasagna takes some time to bake and rest (resting is key so it sets properly!) Use that window to roast veggies or warm up sides like garlic bread. This way, everything finishes around the same time and you’re not rushing to get sides ready.
- Balance the meal – Lasagna is filling, so balance it with lighter sides like fresh salads or sheet pan roasted veggies.
- Prep ahead and freeze – Save yourself some stress by making your lasagna a few days in advance and freezing it (I include instructions on how to do that in most lasagna recipes below). When ready to bake, just pop it in the oven – no extra prep required!
- Serve family-style – Lasagna is best enjoyed when shared (we’re talking about 12 servings, after all!). The best way to make the meal feel cozy and inviting is to serve everything family-style. Bring out those big bowls and platters for your sides and salads and let everyone help themselves.
Different Types of Lasagna
Before putting together a lasagna dinner, you need to decide what kind of lasagna you’ll be serving. The great news? I have a version for every craving – classic, creamy, meaty, high-protein, vegetarian, you name it! Start here, then scroll through the post to select a few dishes to serve with lasagna.
Dinner, Entree
Homemade Lasagna
This homemade lasagna recipe is made with a beefy tomato sauce layered with ricotta and mozzarella cheese and baked until golden and bubbly.
1 hour 35 minutes
Dinner, Entree, Main Dish
Sheet Pan Lasagna
This Sheet Pan lasagna is a quick, delicious twist on the classic. Made on a sheet pan with a meaty marinara sauce and topped with creamy spinach ricotta.
1 hour
Dinner, Entree, Main Dish, Pastas
Butternut Squash Lasagna
Add this Butternut Squash Lasanga to your fall dinner lineup! It's a hearty lasanga recipe with the most delicious creamy butternut squash sauce infused with sage and layered between pasta and cheese.
1 hour 45 minutes
Dinner, Pastas
Lasagna with Cottage Cheese
You’ve probably tried cottage cheese in everything, but this lasagna is a must! Swapping ricotta for cottage cheese adds a creamy layer between meat sauce and pasta.
2 hours 20 minutes
Dinner, Entree, Main Dish
Greek Yogurt Lasagna
This healthy lasagna recipe without ricotta cheese is a wholesome dinner with layers of tangy, creamy Greek yogurt filling, beefy marinara, pasta, and melty cheese.
1 hour 40 minutes
Main Course
Eggplant Lasagna
Simple to make and delicious to eat, this vegetarian gluten-free low carb eggplant lasagna is a tasty dinner that's loaded with flavor.
1 hour
Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Main Dish
Zucchini Lasagna
Healthy zucchini lasagna is vegetarian and gluten-free, with layers of marinara, cheese, and zucchini slices – perfect for weeknight dinner!
2 hours 35 minutes
Entree, Main Dish, Pastas
Vegetable Lasagna
Use up extra vegetables with this delicious Vegetable Lasagna! Packed with layers of cheese, pasta sauce, and hidden veggies, it's a family favorite.
1 hour 25 minutes
Main Course
Tomato Lasagna
This Heirloom Tomato Lasagna is a fresh summery twist on traditional lasagna – bursting with color and flavor with layers of cheesy goodness
1 hour 8 minutes
Best Recipes to Serve with Lasagna
This roundup has it all to make your lasagna meal complete – starting with easy appetizers, fresh breads, crisp salads, to simple sides like roasted veggies and hearty grains.
Appetizers & Antipasti Before Lasagna Dinner
Start your lasagna dinner with classic Italian apps and antipasti.
Appetizer
Focaccia Charcuterie Board
This focaccia charcuterie board is a new trend made by baking a wheel of brie right into focaccia bread and then serving it together topped with charcuterie items like deli meats, sliced cheese, fresh fruit and nuts.
Appetizer
Cream Cheese Spinach Dip
This Cream Cheese Spinach Dip is a rich creamy dip that is a made with greek yogurt instead of sour cream – great with bread and crackers!
25 minutes
Appetizer, Snack
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
This delicious tomato basil bruschetta is so quick and easy to make and full of vibrant flavors. This vegan appetizer will be a hit at any gathering!
10 minutes
Appetizer
Olive Tapenade
Olive tapenade is a simple appetizer with a salty, briny flavor, and it is so good! It pairs perfectly with sliced bread, pita, or crackers.
10 minutes
Appetizer
Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
These Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms are perfect to serve as appetizers at your next holiday gathering. They are flavorful, cheesy crowd pleasing finger foods
25 minutes
Appetizer
Caprese Skewers
Fresh and flavorful mini Caprese Skewers – juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze. A perfect appetizer!
10 minutes
Breads & Rolls to go with Lasagna
No lasagna dinner feels complete without some good bread to soak up all that rich sauce.
Side Dish
Olive Bread
This rustic Mediterranean bread recipe uses kalamata olives and a touch of honey to make an easy, delicious, and beautiful loaf.
2 hours 45 minutes
Appetizer, Side Dish
Garlic Cheese Bread
Garlic Cheese Bread is a tasty addition to any dinner. It's bursting with flavor, easy to prepare, and pairs perfectly with soups and pastas.
15 minutes
Side, Side Dish
French Bread Rolls
French bread rolls have a perfect balance of textures, with a golden-brown crust that delicately crackles and gives way to a pillowy-soft interior.
1 hour 42 minutes
Side Dish
Rosemary Focaccia
Homemade rosemary focaccia with sea salt makes the perfect side dish for any meal. This no-knead focaccia recipe only requires 7 ingredients!
1 hour 50 minutes
Side Dish
Homemade Dinner Rolls
Simple and easy to make, for non bakers, these classic homemade dinner rolls are made from scratch and come out perfectly light and fluffy!
2 hours 45 minutes
Appetizer
Garlic Knots
These garlic knots are made from scratch with only four ingredients; there's no need for yeast or kneading – simple to make and crowd pleaser
30 minutes
Side Dish
Skillet Dinner Rolls
These yeast based skillet dinner rolls are soft, fluffy and pull apart right out of the cast iron skillet! Easy to make and delicious every time!
2 hours 20 minutes
Salads to Serve with Lasagna
A fresh salad is the perfect way to balance out a hearty lasagna.
Salad, Side Dish
Caesar Salad
Make a simple Caesar salad with a homemade rich and tangy dressing, crisp romaine, and crunchy croutons. You can't go wrong with a classic!
30 minutes
Appetizer, Salad, Side
Classic Greek Salad
Enjoy a refreshing and easy-to-make Greek salad with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy olives, colorful peppers, and creamy feta cheese.
15 minutes
Salad
Spinach Strawberry Salad
Spinach Strawberry Salad is a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with crumbled feta, crunchy almonds, and a fresh basil vinaigrette.
10 minutes
Salad, Side Dish
Massaged Kale Salad
The trick to this Massaged Kale Salad is rubbing the leaves with dressing until they soften and darken, turning bitterness into deliciousness!
10 minutes
Salad, Side Dish
Fresh Garden Salad
Enjoy a delicious, simple, and fresh garden salad with a light vinaigrette dressing customized with your favorite veggies.
10 minutes
Salads
Chopped Green Goddess Salad
This simple Greek Goddess Salad uses green cabbage, cucumbers, and a simple homemade Green Goddess salad dressing! Easy cabbage salad recipe!
10 minutes
Appetizer
Caprese Salad
Tomato Caprese Salad is a simple classic summer salad made with very few fresh ingredients. Plus tips for the best presentation and flavor.
10 minutes
Salads
Brussel Sprout Salad
An alternative to classic Caesar salad, this easy vegetarian Brussel Sprout Salad is tossed in a Caesar dressing and crispy homemade croutons
15 minutes
Salad
Roasted Beet Salad
Roasted Beet Salad is made with two types of seasonal beets and served over a bed or arugula; it's a fresh, light and nutritious summer salad
35 minutes
Salad
Kale Caesar Salad
Tossed in a creamy and tangy dressing, this kale Caesar salad recipe is one tasty side dish or sit down appetizer. Simple to make and so delicious!
15 minutes
Vegetable Sides to Serve with Lasagna
Roasted veggies are one of my go-to sides for lasagna.
Side, Side Dish
Roasted Broccolini
Enjoy a simple, flavorful side dish with roasted broccolini—crisp-tender and perfectly seasoned for any meal.
25 minutes
Side Dish
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
Add some flavor to your meals with these delicious oven roasted cauliflower steaks – it's an easy and quick vegan side dish you can customize
30 minutes
Side Dish
Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic
Simply flavored with garlic and lemon, these green beans are an easy side dish that can go with any meal.
20 minutes
Dinner
Air Fryer Vegetables
This air fryer vegetable recipe is full of brussel sprouts, bell peppers, squash & onions – an easy veggie side dish to pair with any protein!
25 minutes
Side Dish
Cheesy Oven Roasted Asparagus
Cheesy Oven Roasted Asparagus is a simple side dish that is perfect for any meal. Quick & easy with just three main ingredients!
13 minutes
Side Dish
Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables
This is a complete guide for how to roast vegetables with suggestions for times and temperature along with tips for roasting any vegetable!
40 minutes
Side Dish
Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
Quick and easy to prep, these oven roasted parmesan Brussel sprouts are made with a few simple ingredients for a hassle free Thanksgiving or holiday side.
35 minutes
Soups to Serve with Lasagna
Soups are a great option to serve with lasagna, especially when you make them ahead of time.
Soup
Cauliflower Soup Recipe
This cauliflower soup recipe is so creamy, and it's dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan! It's roasted cauliflower and broth blended until it gets creamy with a hint of cumin and citrus!
55 minutes
Soup
Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
Vegetarian Minestrone Soup is based on the hearty classic Italian recipe that's loaded with beans, vegetables and pasta in a seasoned aromatic tomato broth!
45 minutes
Soup
Roasted Tomato Soup
This Roasted Tomato Soup is made with simple pantry items along with juicy ripe tomatoes and fresh basil, then blended into a creamy flavorful homemade soup
1 hour 30 minutes
Soup
Creamy Vegetable Soup Recipe
This creamy vegetable soup is a cozy, comforting vegan recipe that's gluten free, easy to make, and loaded with veggies.
40 minutes
Soup
Roasted Red Pepper Soup Recipe
This Roasted Red Pepper Soup is made on the stovetop and blended until smooth and creamy. Top with fresh basil and Greek yogurt.
40 minutes
Soup
Zucchini Soup
This Zucchini Soup is oh-so-creamy, thanks to the cannellini beans, and deliciously seasoned with a little cheesiness from the parmesan.
50 minutes
Desserts & Drinks to Serve at Lasagna Dinner
Dessert
Classic Cheesecake
This rich, creamy Classic Cheesecake recipe is totally worth the effort with a delicious buttery graham cracker crust in every bite!
13 hours 29 minutes
Dessert
Fresh Fruit Salad
This Tropical Fruit Salad is easy to make and is packed with fresh kiwi, mangoes, pineapple, and berries. Plus, my "secret sauce" adds an interesting twist!
5 minutes
Dessert
Lemon Ricotta Cake
Treat yourself to irresistibly delicious Lemon Ricotta Cake! Bursting with fresh lemon flavor and a moist crumb, it's a must-try dessert.
1 hour 20 minutes
Dessert
Avocado Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Made with dark chocolate and almond milk, this 7-ingredient Avocado Chocolate Mousse tastes just like the classic dessert!
1 hour 10 minutes
Dessert
Angel Food Cake
This Angel Food Cake recipe is delicate and sweet, making for a perfect summer dessert, especially when topped with fresh berries!
3 hours
Beverages
Raspberry Iced Tea
This Raspberry Iced Tea combines the refreshing flavor of iced tea with the sweetness and tartness of fresh raspberries for an easy summer drink!
10 minutes
Beverages
Homemade Lemonade
There's nothing more refreshing on a hot day than a pitcher of simple homemade lemonade. Make your own lemonade recipe from scratch and enjoy within minutes
15 minutes
Beverages
Cold Brew Coffee
Make cold brew coffee at home with these easy step-by-step instructions. With just coffee and water you will learn how to make cold brew at home!
12 hours 5 minutes
Beverages
Whipped Coffee
Whipped Coffee Recipe is made with only 3 ingredients whisked together – instant coffee, sugar & water – a creamy, frothy mixture served over iced/warm milk
15 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make my lasagna meal a little more kid-friendly?
I don’t know a child who doesn’t love lasagna, but to make it more fun for them, consider serving spinach lasagna roll-ups instead of a traditional lasagna. Another trick that always works is letting the kids help make their own sides, like a simple salad or customizing their garlic bread. Get them involved, and interest will follow!
What’s the best way to reheat leftover lasagna without drying it out?
To keep your lasagna moist when reheating, cover it with foil and bake it in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes. You can also add a few tablespoons of water before covering to create steam and prevent it from drying out.
What kind of lasagna works best for a smaller group?
If you’re feeding a smaller crowd, try making a half-pan (just scale down the recipe by half) or make individual servings of lasagna roll-ups. It’s still hearty, but you won’t end up with too many leftovers, and it’s easier to serve.
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