If you’re looking for some inspiring ideas for easy Italian side dishes that taste amazing, you’ve come to the right place.

Whether you’re serving up a Tuscan-inspired feast or you’re just in the mood for minestrone, here are the 30 best Italian side dishes to try. RELATED: 24 Old-School Italian Recipes Your ...

Sometimes you’re just in the mood for a classic Italian meal. The good news is you can make these delectable dishes at home.

Fabio comes to the rescue with this flavorful cooked vegetable caponata, the ultimate Italian side dish, and shares some easy ways to imbue any veggies with even more flavor. Xi was unusually ...

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but the thing that will likely stop you in your tracks in a restaurant in Italy will be the "contorni" — the vegetable side dishes. Nearly any restaurant more upscale than a fast-food joint will ...

Authentic in spirit if not in all concrete ways, this is a welcome addition to the ever more loaded Italian bookshelf. It is also Simon's fourth collaboration with Chronicle, and her style is ...

Enjoy it as a side dish or add grilled or roasted chicken ... This caprese salad is a fruity twist on the classic Italian dish, with juicy, ripe strawberries standing in for tomatoes.

ripped basil leaves and crispy salami for an irresistible side dish," Laing said about her version of the classic recipe. "Tossed in a homemade vinaigrette, this Italian bread salad is best served ...