What side goes well with pasta?

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• 1 of 18 Pesto Caesar Salad.
• 2 of 18 Mint and Pea Pesto on Toasted Baguette.
• 3 of 18 Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Anchovy.
• 4 of 18 Garlicky Sautéed Mushrooms.
• 5 of 18 Arugula Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette.
• 6 of 18 Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Garlic, and Shallots.
• 7 of 18 Hot Bacon Caprese Salad.

What is traditionally served with pasta?

Pasta is often served as a primo (first course), with a meat, seafood or vegetable course called a secondo coming after that. To do as the Italians do, try serving a smaller portion of pasta as a primo for an Italian-inspired dinner party, or as precursor to a meat, fish or vegetable main

What do Italians serve with pasta?

”In Italy it is customary to first place the pasta in a bowl or on a plate,” Mr. Giovanetti said. ”You then spoon the sauce on top and finally cheese, if you use it at all. You use your fork and spoon to toss the pasta with sauce and cheese, and you then eat it with your fork alone.