side dishes for pasta meals

fitnow38
fitnow38 Posts: 2 Member
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We are in a rut with side dish options. I'm making baked ziti and would typically serve green salad with it but sometimes that just doesn't feel like enough food. I'd like to round it out with another veggies side dish - ideas anyone?

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  • mommycharlie
    mommycharlie Posts: 39 Member
    I have the same problem. Would love to see some ideas as well. :-)
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    Spinach sauteed with garlic and pine nuts
    Mushrooms with garlic and parmesan
    Tomato and basil salad
    Beetroot with a balsamic vinegar dressing
    Green beans with toasted almonds
    Griddled aubergines
    3 colour peppers chargrilled with a drizzle of balsamic and olive oil
    Butternut squash and sage doughballs

    I need to stop, I'm making myself hungry...
  • changejen2013
    changejen2013 Posts: 87
    I love zuchinni or carrots with my pasta dishes.
  • samantha1242
    samantha1242 Posts: 816 Member
    http://foodgawker.com/post/category/sides/

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/search/label/Side Dish Recipes

    My favourite veggie side is actually just raw broccoli and mushroom with a homemade dip or hummus. May be weird with hot pasta though.
  • fitnow38
    fitnow38 Posts: 2 Member
    Wow - thank you! These are terrific ideas and they are making me hungry too!
  • Laura_beau
    Laura_beau Posts: 1,029 Member
    Slice 2 or 3 courgettes with a veg peeler into ribbons (discarding the middles) and dress it with the following:

    2 tbsp evoo
    1 tbsp white wine vinegar
    2 tbsp lemon juice
    1/2 or a full chopped fresh red chilli pepper
    small bunch of chopped fresh basil

    or

    Peas with smoked bacon and green pesto

    or

    long stem broccoli with garlic, olive oil and parmesan shavings

    or

    Beef tomatoes (heirloom or other large tomato) & red onion sliced and dressed with balsamic vinegar, black pepper and basil.

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