Name: What To Serve With Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 portion pasta primavera

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If you’re wondering what to serve with your pasta primavera, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, I list 15 of the most popular side dishes for pasta primavera.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best dishes to serve with pasta primavera are garlic bread, baked chicken, panzanella, char siu, and grilled portobellos. For healthy options, try baked tofu nuggets and kale salad. Give fig jam prosciutto pizza, baked tofu nuggets, and cauliflower wings a try for fun and tasty options.

Ready? Let’s jump right in.

Garlic parmesan bread

It’s a no-brainer to have garlic bread as a side to pasta primavera.

Even people on a diet will have difficulty avoiding crusty, crunchy bread with a cheesy, garlicky topping.

Caramelizing the garlic in butter takes this garlic bread to the next level.

You’ll never make garlic bread the same way again once you taste this pull-apart garlic parmesan bread.

Cheesy baked chicken

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Serve your pasta primavera with this cheesy baked chicken dish for a complete meal that everyone is bound to love.

After all, who can say no to chicken smothered in melted mozzarella and caramelized mushrooms?

It’s an easy dish to put together, making it perfect for those busy weeknights.

Your kids will be begging you to make these cheesy baked chicken breasts with mushrooms every week.

Peach panzanella salad

Looking for a fun salad to serve with your pasta primavera?

This peach panzanella is worth a try.

It’ll only take you 15 minutes to put together this salad.

It also has a delectable contrast of flavors and textures that will make your meal infinitely more enjoyable.

Give this grilled peach panzanella a try today!

Char siu

Beef up your pasta primavera with a serving of char siu.

Also known as Chinese barbecue pork, it’s known for its moist and juicy meat and sticky sweet barbecue glaze.

It also has irresistible crispy caramelized edges.

This oven-baked char siu takes a while to prepare, but the wait is so worth it!

Baked tofu nuggets

Add protein to your vegan pasta primavera with these tofu nuggets.

Reminiscent of chicken fingers, these are extra crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside.

The trick to getting a meat-like texture is to press your tofu well.

These nuggets are also made even healthier by being baked instead of deep-fried.

Even your non-vegan friends will love these crispy baked tofu nuggets.

Marinated flank steak

Serving pasta primavera at your summer party?

Fire up your grill and whip up a couple of these marinated flank steaks as your meaty accompaniment.

Flank steak is an affordable cut of beef that you can easily jazz up with a tasty marinade.

This recipe from Carlsbad Cravings includes balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and dijon sauce for its flank steak marinade.

But of course, you’re free to add a citrus element or seasoning like Cajun to give it your own personal twist.

Fig jam prosciutto pizza

Elevate your pasta primavera with a slice (or two) of this prosciutto-loaded pizza.

The prosciutto and parmesan cheese’s saltiness is offset by the peppery arugula and the complex flavors of the jam.

It’s a lip-smacking flavor combination that you have to taste and experience for yourself.

Serve this fig jam prosciutto pizza and instantly elevate your dinner spread.

Honey garlic salmon

Pressed for time?

This salmon dish comes together in no time and is incredibly delicious.

Imagine moist flakes of salmon drenched in a finger-licking sweet and savory honey garlic sauce?

It’s a quick and easy dish that’ll complete your pasta primavera meal.

You’ll only need five ingredients and 15 minutes to make this honey garlic salmon.

Cauliflower buffalo wings

Ease your way into Meatless Mondays with a meal of pasta primavera and these cauliflower buffalo wings.

These faux buffalo wings are so close to the real deal in terms of taste, texture, and appearance.

Each cauliflower morsel is crisp and tender, with an addictively spicy and tangy flavor.

You’ll want to have these cauliflower buffalo wings for more than just Meatless Mondays.

Lemon pepper shrimp

Brighten up your pasta primavera with a serving of these lemon pepper shrimp.

The citrusy and savory flavors of the shrimp go superbly with the pasta and vegetables.

You don’t need fancy ingredients to make this dish.

You can even use frozen shrimp if fresh ones aren’t accessible – just make sure to clean them thoroughly.

Get the full lemon pepper shrimp recipe here.

Bacon-wrapped scallops

Add a delicious surf-and-turf flair to your pasta primavera with these wrapped scallops.

The smoky saltiness of the bacon pairs well with the subtle sweetness of scallops.

You can make them even more delicious by brushing your wrapped scallops with a herb glaze before roasting.

Whether you’re serving these bacon-wrapped scallops as an appetizer or part of the main dish, they’re bound to be a massive hit.

Roast turkey breast

Making pasta primavera during the holidays?

You can’t go wrong by pairing it with a roast turkey breast.

It’s a great alternative to roasting a whole turkey, especially if you’re just making dinner for a small crowd.

Still, you get a juicy piece of meat that packs a flavorful punch, courtesy of the garlic herb butter smothered over the top.

Delight your guests with this simple roast turkey breast.

Swedish meatballs

Turn your pasta primavera into the ultimate comfort meal with these Swedish meatballs.

There’s just something about meatballs soaked in a creamy, buttery gravy that makes you feel warm and cozy.

And the best part?

You don’t have to leave the comfort of your home to enjoy these Swedish meatballs – they’re incredibly easy to make at home.

Check out Salt and Lavender’s recipe for the best Swedish meatballs recipe (IKEA doesn’t have a touch on it!).

Grilled portobello mushrooms

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Make your vegan pasta primavera a heartier meal with these grilled portobello mushrooms on the side.

Portobello mushrooms are an excellent meat replacement.

They have loads of umami flavor, but you can make them even tastier with a herb-infused marinade.

These grilled portobello mushrooms are the perfect solution to make any vegan dish more substantial.

Kale salad

With all the vegetables in pasta primavera, it’s generally considered a (reasonably) healthy dish.

But if you want to make your meal more nourishing, whip up this easy kale salad to go with it.

It’s loaded with vitamins and nutrients, making it an excellent nutritious addition.

Give this lemon parmesan kale salad a try for lunch today!

The best side dishes for pasta primavera

Garlic parmesan bread
Cheesy baked chicken
Peach panzanella salad
Char siu
Baked tofu nuggets
Marinated flank steak
Fig jam prosciutto pizza
Honey garlic salmon
Cauliflower buffalo wings
Lemon pepper shrimp
Bacon-wrapped scallops
Roast turkey breast
Swedish meatballs
Grilled portobello mushrooms
Kale salad