Italian Side Dish Recipes From Top Chefs

You'll find a wealth of hearty flavor waiting for you among these authentic Italian side dish recipes. They're the perfect selections for enhancing your Old World main plates. And you won't be bogged down in the kitchen, thanks to simple Italian side dishes providing plenty of easy-to-recreate possibilities. Expert chefs with a taste for authenticity have chosen each of these traditional Italian recipes that reflect the best creations of the region, all waiting to be discovered.
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Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto
Appetizer recipes: Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto
Appetizer | Italian
28 CAL.
Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto
7 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 39m
Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto is a savory make-ahead appetizer or an impressive side dish. Prepared with tender asparagus, crispy prosciutto and flavorful cheese, it’s easy, elegant and delicious.
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Chef Rachel S.
28 CALORIES / SERVING
Roasted Fennel
Dinner recipes: Roasted Fennel
Dinner | Italian
392 CAL.
Roasted Fennel
12 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 55m
Enjoy this roasted fennel a la Florence that features delectable porcini mushrooms, briny olives, savory prosciutto and nutty Parmesan. If Florence is the flower of Italian cooking, the fennel is at the top of her crown.
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Chef Denis
392 CALORIES / SERVING
Burrata Salad
Appetizer recipes: Burrata Salad
Appetizer | Italian
401 CAL.
Burrata Salad
11 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 25m
Fresh, flavorful and delicious burrata salad is a wonderful appetizer, side or even an entree when paired with a protein. Juicy oranges are paired with peppery arugula, crispy crostini, creamy burrata and topped with a savory truffle honey and balsamic glaze.
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Giselle Park
401 CALORIES / SERVING
Focaccia
Appetizer recipes: Focaccia
Appetizer | Italian
1080 CAL.
Focaccia
10 Ingredients - 10 Steps - 3h 25m
Fill your kitchen with the aroma of fresh bread with this focaccia. Pillowy and soft, this focaccia recipe uses boiled potato for a flavorful loaf.
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Chef Cloe
1080 CALORIES / SERVING
Wilted Spinach Salad
Lunch recipes: Wilted Spinach Salad
Lunch | Italian
110 CAL.
Wilted Spinach Salad
8 Ingredients - 4 Steps - 7m
This lightly dressed wilted spinach salad is a great side salad to a savory meal. Pump cherry tomatoes, rich pine nuts and salty prosciutto are tossed together with fresh spinach in a simple Dijon mustard dressing.
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Chef Laura
110 CALORIES / SERVING
Roasted Leeks
Side Dish recipes: Roasted Leeks
Side Dish | Italian
108 CAL.
Roasted Leeks
7 Ingredients - 6 Steps - 40m
These flavorful roasted leeks are easy to make and delicious. Leeks are roasted until caramelized and then topped with nutty Parmesan cheese and dried potato flakes for an incredible side dish.
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Chef Laura
108 CALORIES / SERVING
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Dinner recipes: Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Dinner | Italian
672 CAL.
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
12 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 20m
Citrusy lemon, creamy ricotta and spinach meld together for a fantastic lemon ricotta pasta. This incredible lemon ricotta pasta recipe is a fast and easy addition to your weeknight meal.
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Chef Carlos
672 CALORIES / SERVING
Parmesan Cheese Crisps
Appetizer recipes: Parmesan Cheese Crisps
Appetizer | Italian
146 CAL.
Parmesan Cheese Crisps
2 Ingredients - 4 Steps - 10m
These light and crispy Parmesan cheese crisps are a big hit with kids and adults alike. This keto-friendly snack takes less than 5 minutes to make and can also be used as an edible decoration.
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Chef Tenee
146 CALORIES / SERVING
Parmesan Risotto
Dinner recipes: Parmesan Risotto
Dinner | Italian
514 CAL.
Parmesan Risotto
11 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 35m
Cheesy, creamy and decadent, Parmesan risotto pairs well with just about any side. Arborio rice is slow-cooked with chicken broth until plump and combined with nutty Parmesan.
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Giselle Park
514 CALORIES / SERVING
Walnut Pesto
Side Dish recipes: Walnut Pesto
Side Dish | Italian
319 CAL.
Walnut Pesto
6 Ingredients - 6 Steps - 5m
Enjoy this vibrant walnut pesto as a dip, spread, condiment or sauce. This versatile pesto comes together in just a few minutes.
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Giselle Park
319 CALORIES / SERVING
Vegan Pasta Salad
Appetizer recipes: Vegan Pasta Salad
Appetizer | Italian
251 CAL.
Vegan Pasta Salad
16 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 30m
This vegan pasta salad is a bright and quick dish that is reminiscent of summer. It will have you maxing and relaxing all cool no matter what it looks like outside.
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Chef Jenn B.
251 CALORIES / SERVING
Sourdough Focaccia
Side Dish recipes: Sourdough Focaccia
Side Dish | Italian
331 CAL.
Sourdough Focaccia
7 Ingredients - 12 Steps - 14h 25m
We combined two of the most elite leavened breads, sourdough and focaccia, to create this sourdough focaccia. This recipe produces a fluffy and flavorful fusion of crusty bubbly bliss.
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Chef Jenn B.
331 CALORIES / SERVING
Rosemary Focaccia
Side Dish recipes: Rosemary Focaccia
Side Dish | Italian
635 CAL.
Rosemary Focaccia
9 Ingredients - 10 Steps - 6h 50m
Rosemary focaccia is one of the almost forty variations of the Italian pizza. Perfect as a side dish or a snack, it is a wonderful combination between rustic sourdough bread and a light seasoned pizza.
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Chef Davide
635 CALORIES / SERVING
Gluten Free Breadcrumbs Three Ways
Appetizer recipes: Gluten Free Breadcrumbs Three Ways
Appetizer | Italian
194 CAL.
Gluten Free Breadcrumbs Three Ways
14 Ingredients - 4 Steps - 20m
Here we show you how to make gluten free breadcrumbs three ways, depending on preference — made from either gluten free bread, rice cereal or almonds.
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Tiffany La Forge
194 CALORIES / SERVING
Tomato Confit
Appetizer recipes: Tomato Confit
Appetizer | Italian
74 CAL.
Tomato Confit
5 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 1h 50m
Tomato confit gets cooked slowly at low temperatures covered in oil, garlic and herbs. This results in a richly flavorful condiment that is excellent tossed with pasta, served over chicken or dolloped on toast as bruschetta.
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Chef Joseph
74 CALORIES / SERVING
Fried Squash
Appetizer recipes: Fried Squash
Appetizer | Italian
489 CAL.
Fried Squash
9 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 30m
From yellow to zucchini, pick your favorite variety for this easy fried squash recipe. A handful of simple ingredients makes this classic crunchy dish a delicious appetizer or snack that everyone loves.
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Tiffany La Forge
489 CALORIES / SERVING
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