As a child, I always loved manicotti. There’s something about the cheese and pasta filling that just makes my taste buds happy. But as I got older, I realized that I was getting a little bit bored with the same old toppings.

So this year, I decided to try some new side dishes for manicotti. And boy, was I pleasantly surprised!

Here are 15 of the best side dishes for manicotti:

Best Manicotti Sides

Sautéed broccoli rabe & garlic
Baked parmesan potato wedges
Grilled vegetables
Crispy fried onions
Creamy mashed potatoes
Vegetable soup
Green salad with vinaigrette dressing
Garlic breadsticks
Caesar salad
Crispy eggplants
Zucchini fritters
Stuffed mushrooms
BBQ ribs
Grilled chicken kababs
Italian chopped salad

Sauteed broccoli rabe & garlic

Sautéed broccoli rabe and garlic are a great side dish for manicotti.

The ingredients in sautéed broccoli rabe and garlic compliment the flavors in manicotti nicely, and the sautéed broccoli rabe adds a healthy dose of nutrition to the meal.

I often serve sautéed broccoli rabe and garlic as a side dish for manicotti, and my guests always enjoy it.

If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy side dish to accompany your next Italian meal, give sautéed broccoli rabe and garlic a try. I think you’ll be glad you did!

Baked parmesan potato wedges

I love potatoes, and as a side dish for manicotti, they can’t be beaten.

Baked parmesan potato wedges are a delicious and easy way to dress up your manicotti.

Simply bake some potatoes (I like to use red potatoes), slice them into wedges, and then top with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of garlic salt. Serve them alongside your manicotti, and enjoy!

Grilled vegetables

If you’re looking for a lighter side dish to accompany your manicotti, gril