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    Italian Side Dishes

    Everyone always goes home talking about the main course, but a good side dish can easily steal the show. If you're looking for some unique Italian side dishes inspired by Italian and Italian American households, you're in the right place. You'll find a dish to pair perfectly with whatever you're serving.

    You'll want to try ourย Italian Cabbage, Creamy Lemon Spinach Orzo, or Mushroom Truffle Risotto if you're searching for something to pair up with dinner.

    • steamed artichokes
      Easy Steamed Artichokes
    • Close up of cross section of baked mac and cheese
      REAL Italian Mac and Cheese
    • Brussels sprouts plated with bacon and pecans drizzled with maple syrup.
      Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
    • finished lacinato kale recipe braised with cherry tomatoes and garlic
      Italian Lacinato Kale Recipe (Tuscan)
    • Italian cabbage with pancetta
      Italian Cabbage Recipe
    • Italian sausage bread cut open
      Italian Sausage Bread
    • Garlic parmesan mashed potatoes in a bowl.
      Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
    • Roasted Carrots and Fennel
    • Lemon spinach orzo in a bowl topped with lemon garnish.
      Lemon Spinach Orzo
    • Creamy tomato orzo in a bowl.
      One-Pot Creamy Tomato Orzo
    • Italian sausage stuffing baked in a glass baking pan.
      Thanksgiving Italian Sausage Stuffing
    • Cold shrimp salad in a bowl with a side of toasted bread.
      Cold Shrimp Salad
    • Grilled polenta on marinara topped with pesto and parmigiano.
      Perfect Grilled Polenta with Marinara and Pesto
    • Creamy polenta in a bowl topped with marinara and basil.
      Classic Creamy Polenta
    • Marinated eggplant on toast with ricotta.
      Marinated Eggplant and Onion
    • Air fryer zucchini fritters on a plate with aioli.
      Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
    • Orzo and garbanzo bean salad with olives, tomatoes, and more in a bowl.
      Orzo and Garbanzo Bean Salad
    • Zucchini alla scapece on a tray garnished with mint.
      Zucchini alla Scapece
    • Brussels sprouts salad in a bowl topped with dried cranberries and pecans.
      Chopped Brussels Sprout Salad with Pancetta
    • Pastina with pancetta and parsley in a bowl.
      Pastina Carbonara
    • Cowboy Caviar Salad in a bowl.
      Cowboy Caviar Salad
    • Pasta primavera with broccoli, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.
      Pasta Primavera with Broccoli and Asparagus
    • Kale and Cannellini Bean salad in a bowl topped with pine nuts.
      Kale and Cannellini Bean Salad
    • Chickpea and feta salad in a bowl topped with pistachios
      Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad
    • A bowl of risotto with mushrooms topped with extra gorgonzola and parsley.
      Gorgonzola Risotto with Mushrooms
    • Creamy mushroom pasta on a plate garnished with parmesan.
      Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
    • Zucchini risotto in a bowl topped with parmigiano and parsley.
      Zucchini Risotto
    • Creamy cherry tomato risotto in a bowl topped with fresh basil.
      Creamy Cherry Tomato Risotto
    • Spiced apple chutney in a mason jar garnished with cinnamon sticks.
      Spiced Apple Chutney
    • Lentils with vegetables in a bowl.
      Italian Lentils
    • Italian pasta salad in large bowl garnished with basil.
      Italian Pasta Salad
    • chipotle bbq sauce in a mason jar
      Chipotle BBQ Sauce
    • Italian red potato salad
      Italian Red Potato Salad (No Mayo)
    • completed pepperoni stromboli
      Pepperoni Bread (Stromboli)
    • bowl of salad next to a small bowl of caesar dressing.
      Traditional Caesar Dressing
    • Parmesan seasoned croutons in a bowl.
      Homemade Italian Parmesan Croutons
    • Creamy potato and onion soup topped with pancetta, chives, and sour cream.
      Creamy Potato and Onion Soup
    • lemon basil vinaigrette
      Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
    • Stuffed artichokes on a plate with lemon.
      Easy Italian Stuffed Artichokes
    • Pistachio pesto in a bowl
      Pistachio Pesto
    • Barley and lentil soup
      Barley Lentil Soup
    • Rice dressing in an oven dish with a spoon.
      Rice Dressing with Sausage
    • close up Italian stuffed mushrooms
      Baked Italian Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
    • Sauteed green beans with garlic sprinkled with parmesan on a plate.
      BEST Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

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    Vinny DelGiudice, MS CCC-SLP

    My name is Vinny. I am an Italian-American home cook, a photographer, and previously, a speech pathologist specializing in swallowing and voice disorders. I share the recipes I grew up eating in my home and the recipes that I cook for my family. Always From Scratch is about cooking homemade meals and eating with family.

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      White Bean Lentil Soup
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      Beef and Barley Soup with Mushrooms
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