Choose the best side dishes to serve with meatballs. Go beyond pasta and green beans to find the perfect quick and easy side for your next meatball dinner!
Meatballs are a versatile and beloved comfort food, whether you're craving classic Italian meatballs, hearty Swedish meatballs, or even spicy pork meatballs. From traditional pasta dishes to creative alternatives, I will walk you through selecting sides that complement juicy meatballs in tomato sauce, creamy Swedish-style meatballs, or even meatball subs.
From quick and easy options to more elaborate accompaniments, the right side dish can transform your meal from simple to spectacular.
Side Dishes To Serve With Meatballs
Choose the best side dishes to serve with meatballs. Go beyond pasta and green beans to find the perfect quick and easy side for your next meatball dinner!
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This is my award-winning Crisco pie crust recipe; flaky, tender, and made with simple ingredients you already have.
The absolute best cheesy mashed potatoes. This recipe delivers creamy mash that is delicious served with any main dish.
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This is my homemade fried green beans recipe that is sure to make you feel like you are eating at your favorite restaurant.
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Homemade Egg Noodles are easy to make and Perfect for chicken soup and more. You can have these homemade egg noodles made in minutes.
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Try making this easy recipe for pan-fried sauteed zucchini! This quick and healthy side dish of sauteed zucchini is a great option to serve for dinner alongside your
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My favorite way to enjoy vegetables in the fall and winter is to roast them in a hot oven. sheet pan roasted brussels sprouts and broccoli will change the way you eat vegetables.
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Rich. Creamy. Chilli. Cheesy. Delicious.
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Cheesy Mozzarella Garlic Bread (aka Cheezy Garlic Crack Bread) is the best garlic bread you'll ever taste, oozing with gooey cheese and seasoned with a perfect blend of fresh garlic and herbs.
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Zucchini noodles are tossed in a low carb version of bang bang sauce. It's a spicy, savory, sweet and flavorful dish that is easy to make. It can be enjoyed hot or cold.
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BBQ sweet potatoes with apples, scallions and honey-lime glaze is a delicious, vibrant, healthy side, served warm or room temperature. And a shortcut makes them quick and easy.
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Classic Caesar Salad, a must have recipe in every cook's salad repertoire! This Caesar Salad recipe is quick, simple, and bursting with flavor of classic creamy Caesar dressing, freshly grated parmesan tossed with chilled romaine heart leaves.
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This rich, garlicky lemon butter sauce is delicious on pasta, roasted veggies, and more. It's SO easy to make - just 5 ingredients!
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Spaghetti alla Puttanesca is an Italian classic and a specialty of the Campania region. Consists of tomatoes, garlic, olives, capers and anchovies.
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This Carrot Sesame Salad is full of flavor & the perfect way to use up the bag of carrots in your fridge. It's also vegan & gluten free.
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Roasted Onions done in a muffin pan have lightly charred, crispy edges and a sublime buttery soft sweetness! Clarified butter and beef base concentrate give this easy intensely flavored side dish all the vibes of French Onion Soup!
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The most delicious homemade Simple Marinara Sauce made with San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, shallots and herbs.
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Stuffed pepper soup has all the flavors of your favorite stuffed bell peppers but without the work and mess of making stuffed peppers.
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This recipe for buttermilk-blue cheese potato au gratin combines the rich flavors of blue cheese, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
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The side dish to end all side dishes, Coconut Rice is super fragrant, packed full of flavor, and pairs well with so many saucy dishes.
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These Cajun sweet potato fries are covered in tasty Cajun spices that are smoky and a little spicy and baked to perfection and then served with an easy-to-make blue cheese dip. #theendlessmeal #fries
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With a porridge-like consistency, creamy polenta is the perfect side dish to serve alongside hearty meat dishes this holiday season.
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This cucumber onion salad features crisp English cucumbers, fresh dill & thinly sliced red onion tossed with a sweet & tangy vinegar dressing.
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This 1-pot flavourful Spanish Beans recipe take just 20 mins and 7 ingredients! This bean stew is great as tapas, main or side. Readers love this dish!
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This 6-ingredient, oven-baked penne pesto pasta is an easy and cozy vegetarian dinner idea. Made with broccoli and mushrooms for extra veggies!
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For those of us who want ratatouille in our regular dinner rotation, here's an extremely easy, no-fail ratatouille recipe that you will love!
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Here's an easy couscous pilaf, studded with dried fruits, nuts, and apple, that makes a perfect side dish with vegetable curries.
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This easy Greek tzatziki sauce is made with thick Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, fresh dill, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Ready in 10 minutes - perfect as a dip, spread, or topping for gyros and grilled meats.
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These Grilled Baby Artichokes with Lemon are a great side dish to enjoy during grilling season. Enjoy all the flavor of full sized artichokes without the tough outer leaves or the choke.
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Keep a jar of red peppers in the fridge for when you have a craving for hummus. This smoky dip is also great on sandwiches and so much more!
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Roasted cauliflower with crispy, sharp white cheddar and freshly grated parmesan is one of my favorite side dishes for cozy, Autumn dinner parties and Thanksgiving!
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These Asian-Style Honey Glazed Carrots are the perfect sweet and savoury side dish pan fried to perfection with a sticky honey soy glaze, garlic and ginger.
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Elegant enough for guests, Scandinavian-inspired Roasted Hasselback Beets with Dill Dressing will become your new favorite way to enjoy beets!
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Easy Roasted Vegetables with Honey are beautifully caramelized and get lots of flavor after roasting with a toss in balsamic syrup and honey.
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Here is an easy black bean salsa recipe that can be made year round. Make this black bean salsa recipe ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for a snack through out the day.
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This one bowl Celery Salad is loaded with crunchy celery, sweet cranberries, toasted pecans, and is coated in a rich and creamy dressing.
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This Grilled Butternut Squash is perfect for your next BBQ. It has a tasty brown sugar, chili, and lime marinade and is ready in 20 minutes!
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Ready for a flavorful quinoa recipe? This Pineapple Coconut Quinoa is a delicious flavored quinoa that makes a really great quinoa side dish.
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Basil Pesto Caprese Stuffed Avocado drizzled with balsamic glaze make an incredible light lunch or snack! Take avocados to a different level!
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Super tasty, easy, and healthy Cheddar Cheese & Pea Fritters that are gluten-free and baby led weaning + kid-friendly to boot!
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Don't know what to do with all of those delicious peas? Feel free to make this Creamed Peas recipe! Super easy to make as a side dish!
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Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Casserole combines both whole kernel corn and creamed corn with sour cream, jalapenos, and cornbread mix. Tastes so good!
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Herbed Goat Cheese Muffins are a savory, herb-y muffin stuffed with goat cheese. The muffins are almost biscuit-like in texture, and the goat cheese center is a delightful contrast with the green onions and herbs. These are very quick and easy to make and go well with your favorite salad or grilled chicken (or any grillable for that matter!).
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These parmesan rosemary potato stacks will wow your guests! With thin layers of potatoes brushed with melted butter, sprinkled with parmesan and rosemary.
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Brussels sprouts slaw is a delicious alternative to a traditional cabbage coleslaw. This recipe uses dried cranberries, orange zest, orange juice and toasted pecans for added crunch.
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Turmeric roasted cauliflower poppers are served with a cilantro chutney for an easy appetizer or side dish.
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Fried pickle spears are one of my favorite Disney Snacks and with this easy copycat recipe, you can now make Disneyland fried pickles any time you want!
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Packed with buttery toasted almonds, this green beans almondine recipe is a restaurant-quality side dish that's so easy to make and also happens to be healthy!
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Buttermilk coleslaw with a creamy old fashioned buttermilk dressing is the real deal ~ my secret ingredient will make your coleslaw best on the block!
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A simple fall appetizer or ingredient for a larger meal, these grilled turnips with dil olive oil are easy and favorable.
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This 30-minute creamy Tuscan orzo is an amazing side dish, and it makes a great meatless main! It's a one pot pasta recipe that you'll put on repeat.
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Sauteed Kale is a quick, easy and delicious side dish perfect for just about any occasion! Vegan, gluten free and low fat recipe.
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A recipe for Scallion Pancakes made with green onions and Sichuan spices then pan-fried into crispy savory pancakes. Perfect for breakfast or a snack!
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Stuffed Tofu in Black Bean Sauce is a flavorful and filling main dish to serve with rice. This easy one-pan dish features tofu fried until golden, then stuffed and simmered in a savory sauce.
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These delicious Miso Glazed Eggplants melt in your mouth with the most delicious sweet and savory miso glaze.
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This velvety smooth cream of asparagus soup is ready in just 30 minutes! Made with fresh asparagus, onions, and a touch of cream, it's a light yet satisfying soup perfect for any occasion.
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Quick and easy sautéed Baby Bok Choy with garlic and sesame seeds, made in less than 10 minutes. Serve this side dish alongside your favorite protein!
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Easy pan fried teriyaki mushrooms make a great addition to your dinner. Serve as a topping or as a side dish!
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Cozy Braised Chickpeas simmered with sautéed onion and garlic in marinara sauce is a flavorful, healthy vegan stew recipe.
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Old Fashioned Baked Beans are hearty enough to eat as a meal by themselves. These baked beans are easy to make but taste like they simmered all day long!
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Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
How many meatballs per person?
For dinner with meatballs as the main course, I like to say a good rule of thumb is to plan for about 3-4 meatballs per person. This assumes the meatballs are of average size, approximately 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter. If you're serving larger meatballs or have particularly hungry guests, you might want to plan for 4-5 per person.
I am Sarah Mock. Welcome!
Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 15 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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