What to Serve With Fettuccine Alfredo: Perfect Pairings

Looking for some delicious side ideas to go with your fettuccine alfredo? Check out these 21 fantastic options! From simple sides like steamed broccoli or a basic salad, to more sophisticated fare like grilled asparagus or stuffed mushrooms, there’s something here for everyone. So get cooking and give your fettuccine alfredo an amazing sidekick!

What is a Fettuccine Alfredo?

Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic Italian pasta dish made with fettuccine noodles tossed in a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce, typically made from butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.

What is fettuccine traditionally served with?

While Fettuccine Alfredo can be enjoyed on its own as a main dish, it is often served with accompaniments to create a well-rounded meal. It is traditionally served with some sort of protein- usually chicken. It is also delicious paired with vegetables and some sort of garlic bread.

What vegetables go well with Fettuccine Alfredo?

Steamed or sautéed vegetables can be added to Fettuccine Alfredo to incorporate more nutrients and color. Common choices include broccoli, peas, spinach, mushrooms, asparagus, or cherry tomatoes.

Fettuccine Alfredo is one of my favorite meals. Creamy fettuccine alfredo is an easy recipe and it tastes so good! This popular meal is usually made from melted butter, parmesan cheese, added cream, garlic, and fettuccine noodles.

When making pasta dishes, it might be difficult for you to find the best side dishes to go alongside. The creamy texture of Alfredo sauce is rich and satisfying, however, it is best when accompanied by foods that have contrasting tastes and textures. If you want a great side dish to go with your pasta, try our easy-to-make Costco salad recipe. It has fresh and crunchy ingredients that go really well with creamy pasta, making your meal taste just right.

Next time you are making creamy chicken alfredo, consider using something from this great list of side dishes:

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1) Garlic Bread

Garlic bread is my favorite thing in the world and it is a perfect side dish for any of your homemade pasta recipes. You can buy pre-seasoned bread at the store or make your own. Cook in the oven until the bread is golden brown and serve it alongside your fettuccine alfredo.

Here is an easy garlic bread recipe you might enjoy. For an added kick, this roasted garlic dip seasoning is to die for!

2) Broccoli

Steamed or sautéed, broccoli is a great addition to your traditional fettuccine alfredo. The mild texture and health benefits of broccoli help balance your meal. You can also grill or roast these green vegetables in olive oil and then serve them on top of your pasta.

Our Longhorn Steakhouse Broccoli recipe is to DIE for. Definitely a perfect pairing for Alfredo.

3) Grilled Asparagus

Grilled or roasted asparagus is a fabulous addition to your easy fettuccine alfredo recipe. It is a healthy side that adds minerals and vitamins to your dish. Sprinkle some black pepper and some lemon juice on top or smother it in unsalted butter to give it a caramelized brown color. Asparagus also contrasts well with the rich, creamy fettuccine sauce.

Here are some great asparagus recipes:

4.) Green or Caesar Salad

A soft green salad is a great recipe to serve on the side of your fettuccine alfredo. Salad is a lighter side in which you can toss romaine, arugula, spinach, kale, lettuce, etc. Combine these greens with onions, tomatoes, chicken, parmesan cheese, or walnuts. Salad will only brighten your plate and keep your meal balanced.

Our steakhouse-style salad is a great option!

5.) Green Beans

Another green vegetable that pairs well with classic alfredo sauce is green beans. Sauté, steam, or roast them with a meaty side dish. I personally like it when they are sprinkled with red pepper flakes, salt, and olive oil. Green beans are a good side dish because they are so simple and quick to prepare.

We really love this green bean almondine recipe!

6.) Stuffed or Sautéed Mushrooms

An awesome recipe to serve with fettuccine pasta is stuffed mushrooms: fill some mushroom caps with ground beef and cheese and then cook them in the oven until they turn crispy. You can also buy some pre-prepared stuffed mushrooms at the store. Another option is sauteed mushrooms: cook and season them and then serve them on top of your fettuccine dish.

If you want a delicious stuffed mushroom recipe, look no further than this one – The BEST Longhorn White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe (Copycat)

7.) Scalloped or Roasted Potatoes

Potatoes are a filling side to add to your main course. After you cut up the potatoes, a good idea would be to smother them in milk and cream cheese and bake them in the oven. Scalloped potatoes are generally rich and creamy, however, it is soft enough to go hand in hand with your pasta. Roasted potatoes are a second option; dice your potatoes up and cover them in garlic. Your taste buds will be begging for more with either of these starchy side dishes.

We LOVE these BBQ roasted potatoes.

8.) Bruschetta

Bruschetta consists of toasted or grilled bread with garlic, salt, olive oil, and tomatoes on top. This crunchy side dish is flavorful and will accompany your delicious Italian pasta dish well.

Meat Side Dishes:

1.) Grilled Shrimp

Anyone who enjoys seafood will like combining shrimp with their fettuccine pasta. If you love shrimp, then, you will love my copycat Wild West Shrimp recipe from Longhorn SteakHouse. This side helps balance out your meal by providing a contrasting crisp, smoky taste. Perfect seasonings for this dish include Cajun, sea salt, ground pepper, and basil.

2) Grilled Chicken

Grilled chicken is commonly cut up and served with the fettuccine alfredo as the main dish. This side dish, however, is not difficult to prepare. All you need to do is cut up a chicken breast into strips, season the strips, and then grill them. Grilled chicken blends well with the creamy alfredo sauce.

3.) Crispy Bacon

Bacon goes well with everything, prove me wrong. At least it is hard to disagree that this comfort food goes well with the delicious creamy sauce in your pasta. Bacon adds an exciting crunch to your meal; crumble it and place it on top, eat it in strips on the side.

We love making bacon in the air fryer!

4) Steak

Steak is a juicy option to serve on the side of your creamy fettuccine alfredo. Because steak is more expensive, you can save this side dish for special occasions.

Whether you are serving your fettuccine alfredo pasta with some green vegetables, starchy potatoes, or just garlic bread, you can expect your meal to combine well. Good luck and Bon Appetit!

Sides for Fettuccine Alfredo

What is a Fettuccine Alfredo?

What is fettuccine traditionally served with?