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    Starch Side Dishes 60+

    Published: Jan 7, 2022 · Modified: Jul 15, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Starchy foods often get a bad rap. Sometimes, we even demonize them. But we shouldn’t overlook the fact they’re are an important part of our diet. So, in my opinion, starch side dishes are winners. Starchy side dishes complete a meal; not mention they go with just about everything! Think about it. Bread, muffins, rice, potatoes and pasta are extremely versatile and can be transformed into some fabulous dishes. Here’s what I consider to be the best of the best side starches to serve with your next main.

    Collage of four main dishes ready to be served with starchy side dishes

    Why These Side Dishes Work

    These starch side dishes work because they round out and balance our meals. Potatoes pair well with beef, chicken, pork, and fish. Ditto with rice and pasta. Likewise, bread is always a welcome addition to any meal. Starchy sides are universal if you ask me. The fact that you’re here, tells me you just might think so too.

    All the dishes listed here are absolutely delicious. Ken and I have put our stamp of approval on them. Feel free to mix and match these recipes. Better yet, give them all a try. Most of them are bread, potato and pasta recipes, with a few rice recipes in between. I believe there’s something here for everyone. So, take a minute to scroll through this list of starchy side dishes and see what grabs you!

    Cheesecake Factory’s Brown Bread
    Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread is a tasty bread that goes well with any main dish. Spread a little honey butter over a slice and it just might become a family favorite side.
    Check out this recipe

    When it comes to brown bread, this copycat Cheesecake Factory brown bread version, is as good as it gets! Serve warm and top with our delicious honey butter, it’s a great addition to any meal..

    Italian Herbs and Cheese Bread
    Every time we stop at a Subway for a snack or meal I ALWAYS choose their Italian herbs and cheese bread. The inside of the sandwich often changes, but the bun remains the same. Here's why.
    Check out this recipe

    From chicken to seafood, this copycat Subway Italian herb and cheese bread is what turns an ordinary sandwich into something fabulous. What goes into a sandwich is more than the filling and that’s what this bread does.

    Italian Cheese Bread (Quick Bread Recipe)
    This Italian Cheese Bread recipe is the Best Bread for Grilled Cheese and tastes similar to Cheddar Bay Biscuits from Red Lobster but in loaf form. It is a quick bread recipe and the perfect addition to any meal. Just wait until you try it.
    Check out this recipe

    Rich, and hearty and loaded with cheese, this bread loaf tastes just like Cheddar Bay Biscuits from Red Lobster! You can’t go wrong with a side like this!

    HALLOWEEN SANDWICH BREAD RECIPE
    Halloween Sandwich bread is a fun take on the classic white bread.
    Check out this recipe

    With its swirled Halloween colors, this soft and buttery Halloween bread is super fun to serve at your next spooky party. Or turn this festive loaf into French toast or bread pudding. Either way, it’s sure to impress!

    Blueberry Cornbread Muffins
    Sweet fresh blueberries are the perfect contrast to cornbread. These blueberry cornbread muffins are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast.
    Check out this recipe

    Starting your day with one of these delicious honey cornbread muffins is a good thing. Indulging in one as part of lunch, dinner or as a mid-afternoon snack, isn’t such a bad thing either. In other words, any time is a good time!

    Broccoli Cornbread with Cheese
    Broccoli Cornbread is filled with cheese and delicious flavor. This cornbread is the ultimate cheesy comfort food side dish that's hearty and delicious.
    Check out this recipe

    The only thing better than cornbread is cornbread loaded with broccoli and cheese! Try this broccoli cornbread with cheese recipe and the results will impress you!

    How to Make Corn Muffins with Bacon, Cheese and Onion
    How to Make Corn Muffins with Bacon, Cheese and Onion is a homemade corn muffin recipe that results in the most scrumptious muffins you'll ever taste! With or without jalapenos, mini or regular, they're a delight.
    Check out this recipe

    These bad boys take cornbread muffins to the next level. Loaded with the flavor of bacon, cheese and onion, try them once and you’ll never look back!

    Brazilian Cheese Bread
    Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of cheesy, garlic goodness. Brazilian Cheese Bread is the perfect, gluten free, addition to any meal!
    Check out this recipe
    Brazilian Cheese Puffs

    These puff balls are a must try. Whether served as a snack, appetizer or side, people can’t get enough of this Brazilian cheese bread. Trust me on this.

    Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls
    These Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls are my grandma's yeast or crusty bread roll recipe, and the best super soft, light, dinner rolls ever!
    Check out this recipe
    Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls

    These homemade dinner rolls are classic! Because they’re light and airy, they don’t weigh a meal down which makes them the ideal side.

    Breadsticks 6 Ways
    Breadsticks 6 Ways with Pillsbury pizza dough makes copycat breadsticks or cheese sticks from Pizza Hut, Olive Garden and garlic pizza bread.
    Check out this recipe

    Breadsticks made 6 ways; how can you go wrong? Pizza Hut and Olive Garden knew what they were doing and these savory copycat versions prove it. But the flavors don’t just stop there. With a couple of sweet versions, there’s a breadstick that has your name on it! Choose your favorite.

    Grandma’s Homemade White Bread
    Grandma's Homemade White Bread is the best, easy recipe with yeast, milk and shows how to make a loaf of soft, classic farmhouse fresh bread from scratch.
    Check out this recipe
    My Grandma's White Bread

    The smell of Grandma’s Homemade White Bread coming out of the oven is unforgettable. The classic, farm-fresh bread that’s perfect for sandwiches, soups and goes with just about everything else that’s on the menu!

    Sweet Onion Sage Bread
    The flavors in this Sweet Onion Sage Bread remind me of stuffing and I love stuffing! This bread makes everything taste better, especially sandwiches!
    Check out this recipe
    Sweet Onion Sage Bread

    If you love stuffing, then this bread is for you! Obviously, it’s the perfect side for any poultry dish. But with the sweetness of the onion and the earthy aroma of sage, this loaf is so good, it could steal the show!

    Swirled Cinnamon Raisin Bread
    This Swirled Cinnamon Raisin Bread is nothing short of perfection! Fresh, out of the oven, toasted and buttered or make the most amazing french toast ever! 
    Check out this recipe
    Swirled Cinnamon Raisin Bread

    Swirled cinnamon raisin bread says it all. Add a slice or two to go with breakfast or as an afternoon snack, this tasty loaf is like eating dessert! Any time is the right time.

    Easy Cheesy Bacon Pull Apart Bread
    Easy Cheesy Bacon Pull Apart Bread is an easy snack or appetizer. Use as much or as little bacon, cheese and onion that you want and served warm you will not be disappointed.
    Check out this recipe
    Paulo's Easy Cheesy Bacon Pull Apart Bread

    Cheesy bacon pull-apart bread is so darn delicious, you can eat it all on its own! Loaded with bacon and cheese, you can see why.

    Grandma’s Surprise Breakfast Dessert Bread
    Grandma's Breakfast Dessert Bread is a quick, pull apart, sweet breakfast or dessert bread recipe with yeast, a possible surprise and the best honey butter!
    Check out this recipe

    For the bread and sweet lovers in your life, Grandma’s Breakfast Dessert bread is a must try! Start your day with a slice or two of this easy bread, and breakfast just got a little sweeter. Or when that mid-afternoon slump hits, this bread is the perfect pick-me-up.

    Homemade Chicken Fried Rice
    This homemade chicken fried rice is a real crowd pleaser, and it's so easy to make. When you make this easy chicken fried rice, it goes fast!
    Check out this recipe

    An Asian-themed dish with a takeout feel, this chicken fried rice is absolutely delicious! Don’t wait for an occasion to make it. This dish can be made in no time and served any time.

    Red Red Rice
    Red Red Rice is an easy side dish that we have been making for years. So different and a tasty change from traditional rice dishes with so many options!
    Check out this recipe
    Red Red Rice

    A colorful rice dish that’s a nice change from the traditional, it’s versatile and loaded with flavor. This red rice is delicious and pairs well with all your favorite proteins.

    Greek Rice Salad
    This Greek Rice Salad is a delicious twist on the classic salad.  A definite hit at our dinner table as a side, starter or main dish!
    Check out this recipe
    Greek Rice Salad

    Mediterranean-style Greek rice salad with it’s tangy dressing, makes this the ideal side. So good, this dish could easily become the main.

    Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Rice
    This Instant Pot cheesy broccoli rice is always a crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and packed full of cheesy flavor, you'll want to make this Instant Pot broccoli cheese rice often!
    Check out this recipe

    Want a side that’s a hit every single time? Cheesy broccoli rice is your answer. This side is comfy, creamy and goes well with pork chops, chicken or whatever meat protein you fancy!

    Korean Potatoes
    A simple potato recipe that calls for the sweet and savory flavors of honey, garlic and soy sauce. Ready in less than 30 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner.
    Check out this recipe

    Deep, rich flavors makes Korean potatoes an outstanding side and complements just about anything!

    Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
    Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are crispy, flavorful and super simple to make. If you're into delicious breakfast side dishes, then this is the recipe for you!
    Check out this recipe

    These breakfast potatoes are flavor personified! Pair them with eggs and bacon or sausage, and you’ve got a breakFEAST!!

    Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes
    Easy Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes recipe creates the best small baby potatoes in an air fryer EVER for breakfast or dinner!
    Check out this recipe

    Crispy on the outside, fluffy and loaded with flavor on the inside, home fries have got nothing on these little guys!

    Oven Baked Sliced Potato (aka Potato Blossom)
    This Easy Oven Baked Sliced Potato (aka Potato Blossom) recipe shows how to bake the best crispy oven roasted potatoes with cheese and more!
    Check out this recipe
    Potato Blossom

    This potato blossom is dressed to the nines! Loaded with bacon and cheese, it’s the classic side for any dinner!

    Butternut Squash Potato Cakes
    Butternut Squash Potato Cakes, pancakes or patties are healthy, super crispy and need only a few ingredients. Best potato squash recipe ever!
    Check out this recipe
    Butternut Squash Potato Cakes

    Super crispy and flavorful, these Butternut Squash Potato Cakes are a healthy way to enjoy as a snack or side.

    Cheesy Zucchini Potato Pancakes
    Cheesy Zucchini Potato Pancakes or Vegetable Fritters are easy to make and require few ingredients. These tasty potatoes are a vegan, keto dieter's dream! The perfect appetizer or side dish!
    Check out this recipe
    Cheesy Zucchini Potato Cakes

    No matter what your diet consists of, it’s hard to say no to these cheesy zucchini potato pancakes. Vegan and keto-friendly, this dish makes a great side or main that appeals to everyone!

    Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole
    This sliced potato casserole is made with layers of real potatoes, bacon, onions, and cheese for the best comfort food ever! Perfect for any occasion, it's one recipe you'll keep coming back to again and again.
    Check out this recipe
    Casserole dish of cheesy potatoes on the table.

    Loaded with bacon, onions and cheese, it’s name doesn’t do it justice! This cheesy potato casserole is hometown comfort and can be a side or stand-alone dish for any occasion.

    Baked Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
    Baked Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes is a simple dish with sliced potatoes, onions and cheese baked in the most flavorful, creamy cheese sauce ever!
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

    Baked scalloped potatoes in a rich, creamy cheese sauce gets a two thumbs up every single time! A simple, downhome side or main dish for weeknights, weekends or any time the mood strikes you!

    Sweet Potato Sheet Pan
    Sweet Potato Sheet Pan dinners are flavorful, healthy and easy to prepare with minimal cleanup. This versatile, vibrant dish is a wonderful blend of sweet and savory flavors. Add sausage or chicken and you have an awesome well-rounded dinner!
    Check out this recipe

    A colorful dish that blends sweet with savory, sheet pan sweet potatoes are absolutely delish! Pair them with chicken, beef, or pork and you have a complete, fabulous meal!

    Smoked Sweet Potatoes
    This smoked sweet potatoes recipe is something totally different. Coated with brown sugar, cinnamon and perfectly-smoked, these sweet potato wedges are to die for!
    Check out this recipe

    The natural sweetness of the sweet potato, combined with smoke, gives off a depth of flavor you never thought was possible.

    How to Make Candied Sweet Potatoes
    How to Make Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe is the way to making the best, old-fashioned, southern candied maple sweet potatoes on the planet!
    Check out this recipe

    When it comes to the holidays, no table is complete without these candied sweet potatoes. This side dish is quintessential to any celebratory meal.

    Best Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Ever – 2 ways
    Best Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Ever – 2 ways; the first with gooey marshmallows and the other with crunchy pecans. Both are sweet with different textures and tastes absolutely amazing over baked sweet potatoes. This dish is never absent from my holiday table. EVER!
    Check out this recipe

    No holiday would be complete without sweet potato casserole. Topped two ways; one smooth, one crunchy, picking one could be a challenge. Can’t decide? Choose both and keep everyone happy.

    Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole
    Our Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole is truly amazing! It starts with sour cream, butter and cheese. Add fantastic ingredients like, bacon, crispy fried onions, Ranch dressing and more and you end up with a truly magnificent potato casserole!
    Check out this recipe
    Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole

    Think mashed potatoes are ho-hum? With the ingredients that go into making this mashed potato casserole, you might want to think again! If you can make something in casserole form, this dish proves you absolutely can!

    Slow Cooker Bacon Breakfast Potatoes
    Slow Cooker Bacon Breakfast Potatoes include bacon, sausage or ham. This easy crock pot breakfast potatoes casserole is perfect for those intimate family breakfasts and is ideal for feeding a crowd!
    Check out this recipe
    Slow Cooker Bacon Breakfast Potatoes

    Season potatoes with bacon, sausage or ham, let the slow cooker do the work and what do you end up with? Why Slow Cooker Bacon Breakfast Potatoes of course! A fabulous side dish that will kickstart any meal.

    Creamy Little Potato Bake
    This Creamy Little Potato Bake is one of my son's favorites. Thanks to the cheese, sour cream, green onions and bacon, potatoes never tasted so good! No doubt about it, this casserole is irresistible.
    Check out this recipe
    Creamy Little Potato Bake

    There’s something about combining sour cream, onions, cheese and bacon that can transform a potato bake into something truly magical. Tasting is believing!

    Oven Roasted Carrots and Potatoes
    This recipe for Oven Roasted Carrots and Potatoes is easy to follow and the results are absolutely delicious! Toss in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and herbs, and you've got a side dish that's a cut above the rest!
    Check out this recipe
    Oven Roasted Carrots and Potatoes

    Two sides in one, this dish is tangy and earthy and is the perfect accompaniment to chicken, beef, or pork.

    Slow Cooker Scalloped Alfredo Potatoes and Cauliflower
    Slow Cooker Scalloped Alfredo Potatoes and Cauliflower is hearty and delicious. A great way to hide cauliflower and kale or spinach, it's the perfect potato side dish!
    Check out this recipe

    Rich, creamy and comforting, these scalloped potato even have vegetables in them! For the veggie cringers in the family, it’s a great way to sneak them in. Somewhat healthy, right?

    The Ultimate Volcano Potato
    The Ultimate Volcano Potato needs to be on every potato lovers bucket list! With baked potato toppings like these, it's a flavor explosion in every bite!
    Check out this recipe
    Close up side shot of Finished potatoes with barbecue sauce sour cream mixture drizzled on top and down sides.

    Serve with a nice, juicy steak or all on its own, this volcano potato has an eruption of flavors! The taste will exceed all your expectations.

    Sweet Potato Biscuits
    These Sweet Potato Biscuits are so yummy, they could pass for dessert. With warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a touch of sugar, you can easily see why. Perfect for any event or occasion, these Sweet Potato Biscuits will impress every time!
    Check out this recipe

    Not your average biscuit, this sweet potato biscuit has the texture of bread combined with the sweetness of our favorite tuber. So delicious, it could pass for dessert!

    Cheesy Ranch Twice Baked Potato Boats
    These cheesy ranch twice baked potatoes are truly awesome. Filled with bacon, cheese, onions, garlic, and creamy Ranch dressing, you have to give these a try!
    Check out this recipe
    Cheesy Ranch Twice Baked Potato Boats

    There’s nothing like bacon, cheese, onions and garlic to perk up a potato, But Ranch dressing takes these potato boats to a whole new level.

    Little Alfredo Bacon and Cheese Potatoes
    Little Alfredo Bacon and Cheese Potatoes is not just for potato lovers! They're also for the lovers of creamy Alfredo sauce, bacon and cheese. It's the ideal combination. This dish will not disappoint!
    Check out this recipe
    Little Alfredo Bacon and Cheese Potatoes

    There’s something to said for combining rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, bacon and cheese with potatoes. It’s one of America’s comfort foods. Need I say more?

    Awesome Cheesy Twice Baked Potato Boats
    Awesome Cheesy Twice Baked Potato Boats are cheesy, creamy, filled with bacon or ground sausage and diced onions. And that's just the start. With the option of adding more delicious ingredients, you can create the perfect stuffed potato just for you!
    Check out this recipe

    These extra-cheesy twice-baked potatoes will float your boat. Load them up with your favorite ingredients and take a load off to enjoy them!

    Mom’s Swedish Potatoes
    Mom used to make these potatoes a lot and watching her baste them made our mouths water!. We could hardly wait for dinner! And all it takes is four ingredients. These will amaze you!
    Check out this recipe

    Fancy to look at, but so simple to make, it takes only four ingredients to make these fabulous Swedish potatoes,

    Fully Loaded Hasselback Baked Potatoes
    Fully-Loaded Hasselback Baked Potatoes is the best Hasselback potato recipe EVER! With cheese, bacon, garlic and so much more, these are not your average potatoes.
    Check out this recipe

    When it comes to starchy side dishes, potato is king. Hasselback potatoes are proof of that. With all the ingredients that goes into making them, these potatoes are definite royalty!

    Crunchy Cheesy Potatoes
    Layered with crunchy cornflakes and/or French's fried onions, then topped with silky, gooey cheese, these crunchy cheesy potatoes have got taste and personality!
    Check out this recipe
    Crunchy Cheesy Potatoes

    Multi-textured potatoes and flavorful, these potatoes pack a crunch. Piled high with cheese and layered with cornflakes and/or French’s fried onions, they’re simply divine!

    Cheesy Baked Bacon Ranch Little Potatoes
    Cheesy Baked Bacon Ranch Little Potatoes are full of everything we love in a potato and more. With ingredients like Ranch dressing, garlic, bacon and lots of cheese, you can't go wrong. The perfect combination!
    Check out this recipe

    Bacon and Ranch are always a good thing. When you combine them with these cheesy potatoes and chicken, you get something great!

    Baked Parmesan Potato Halves
    These Baked Parmesan Potato Halves are scrumptious! An easy baby potatoes recipe with cheese for perfectly coated, crispy potato halves, ideal for any main course!
    Check out this recipe

    It’s the crusty Parmesan cheese that gives these potato halves texture and crunch. A satisfying side dish, these halves make any meal whole!

    Cheesy Bacon Potato Bites
    Looking for a tasty appetizer for your next party? Look no further. These Cheesy Bacon Potato Bites are the answer. A breeze to make, these potato bites are simply delicious, Dipped in Ranch dressing or sour cream, they're the ideal appetizer or side!
    Check out this recipe
    Cheesy Bacon Potato Bites

    Are they a side or an appetizer? Who cares? It’s the taste that counts. Loaded with cheese, bacon, and onions, need I say more?

    Bang bang chicken pasta
    Tender chicken in a rich, creamy, spicy sauce, this Bang Bang Chicken Pasta has it all. When craving something warm and delicious with a kick, then this bang bang chicken recipe is your go to!
    Check out this recipe

    Bang Bang, baby! Get ready for a chicken pasta dish that will light your mouth on fire! One of the best carb dishes of all time!

    Cajun Shrimp Pasta – Creole Heaven
    Cajun shrimp pasta has an explosion of flavor that can't be beat. This spicy shrimp pasta recipe results in a dish that combines perfectly-cooked shrimp and tender pasta in a creamy, spicy Cajun sauce that will have your taste buds singing! They don't call it Creole heaven for nothing.
    Check out this recipe

    Delicate shrimp and tender pasta covered in a rich, spicy sauce, Cajun Shrimp Pasta is heaven on a plate. As a side or a meal on its own, this one is sure to please the seafood pasta lovers in your life!

    Classic Pasta Salad
    Perfectly-seasoned pasta and loaded with fresh vegetables, Classic Pasta Salad is a great summer side dish.  With this classic pasta salad recipe, the results are always delicious and it goes with just about everything. Italian pasta salad is the ideal dish for potlucks, BBQs or whenever you're in the mood.
    Check out this recipe

    No doubt about it, this pasta salad is the classic side. A backyard barbeque dish that goes beautifully with chicken, pork or beef, it’s a definite keeper!

    How to Make Pasta Chips in Air Fryer, Deep Fried or Baked
    Here's a fun appetizer your family and friends will lose their minds over. Pasta chips. Salty, crunchy and seasoned your way, pasta chips go with all our favorite dips. Put these crispy snacks on your entertainment menu.
    Check out this recipe

    Instead of potato chips, why not give these crispy pasta chips a try? Perfect for dipping or paired with a sandwich, these little morsels are a delight!

    Cheesy Tuna or Salmon Pasta Casserole
    No doubt about it, this Cheesy Tuna or Salmon Pasta Casserole without soup is a classic. Flaky canned tuna or salmon, noodles, sour cream in a rich homemade sauce and topped with crackers, breadcrumbs or potato chips for a crunch, it's the ultimate in casseroles! 
    Check out this recipe
    Cheesy Salmon Pasta Casserole

    Take your favorite pasta, canned tuna or salmon, steep in a creamy, cheesy sauce and top with a crunchy layer, and what do you get? An all-time classic casserole that never gets old. Delicious through and through!

    Vodka Sauce with Meat Pasta Recipe
    Homemade vodka sauce with meat is an easy dinner meal you will come back to time again for its delicious flavor and the variety of different ways you can use it to create meals your family loves.
    Check out this recipe
    Penne alla vodka with meat cooked in a skillet.

    Sharp and creamy at the same time, this vodka sauce defies description! Serve over pasta with your favorite meat, and you have one feel-good meal.

    Best Greek Pasta Salad
    Best Greek Pasta Salad has quality ingredients like feta cheese, pasta, olives, cucumbers, carrots, peppers and tomatoes. And that's just the base. With additional options and topped with Greek pasta salad dressing, makes this pasta salad supreme!
    Check out this recipe
    Greek Pasta Salad

    Full of feta cheese and vegetables, this pasta salad has a powerhouse of Grecian flavors that’s unforgettable!

    Creamy Parmesan Ham Pasta
    This Creamy Parmesan Ham Pasta dish is divine. It's the rich, smooth, cheesy sauce that does it. I just can't get enough. Choose your favorite vegetables and pasta and you're on your way to making the best pasta dish ever!
    Check out this recipe
    Creamy Parmesan Ham Pasta

    The name says it all. Ham and cheese are a match made in heaven. With ham, this pasta is an amazing main dish. Without ham, it’s a fantastic side that suits any meal.

    Our Favorite Loaded Pasta Carbonara
    Our Favorite Loaded Pasta Carbonara is a tasty dish that's hugely popular. Tender chicken, crispy bacon and vegetables coated in a creamy, cheese sauce how could it not be? It may take a few minutes to make, but the results are worth it!
    Check out this recipe
    Our Favorite Loaded Pasta Carbonara

    More than just your average pasta dish, this one gets a lot of attention. With tender pieces of chicken, crispy bacon and vegetables and covered in a cheesy sauce, you can easily see why!

    Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
    Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a shrimp and pasta lover's dream. Covered in a flavorful sauce, this dish is light and hearty at the same time. A meal unto itself, It will not disappoint!
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

    Garlic shrimp pasta is simple, light and chock full of flavor. This one’s a keeper!

    The Best Shrimp Pasta Salad
    The Best Shrimp Pasta Salad is called best for a reason. Use as many vegetables as you desire and top with creamy homemade dressing for the most hearty and satisfying pasta salad ever!
    Check out this recipe
    The Best Shrimp Pasta Salad

    Tender shrimp, crispy vegetables, pasta cooked perfectly and covered in a delightful dressing, this shrimp pasta salad has earned its title! A pleasure to eat.

    Awesome Alfredo Sauce
    Awesome Alfredo Sauce is fast, easy and delicious. Made with just a few ingredients, this sauce is easier to make than you think. A beautiful homemade sauce is always so much better than store- bought!
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    Awesome Alfredo Sauce

    Homemade, creamy Alfredo sauce is no match for store-bought. Perfect for pasta or with your favorite protein, this sauce gets my vote every single time!

    Easy Steak Pasta (Steak Spaghetti)
    Easy marinara steak pasta features a wonderful homemade marinara sauce and perfectly cooked steak, grilled, pan-fried or broiled. When steak and spaghetti come together you've got a dish that can't be beat!
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    Bowl of steak spaghetti on the table.

    Steak is the tuxedo of meat. Combine tender, juicy steak with marinara sauce and pasta, and you’ve got a heavy hitter on your hands!

    Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta
    Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta is the perfect meal for any night of the week. Loaded with veggies in a silky sauce, this dish is colorful and lovely!
    Check out this recipe
    Creamy Skillet Chicken with Zucchini, Carrots and Parmesan Pasta

    When it comes to creamy, Parmesan sauce such as this, chicken is the perfect match. Choose the veggies, choose the pasta and you’ve got a quality dish that’s second to none!

    Creamy Sherry Chicken Pasta
    Creamy Sherry Chicken Pasta is totally delicious! Pour this nutty, creamy, rich sauce over chicken, pasta and assorted veggies and you've got a dish fit for royalty! The creamiest, most versatile sauce ever!    
    Check out this recipe
    Chicken and Spinach Pasta in Sherry Cream Sauce

    Vegetables, chicken and pasta never looked so good when infused with this, creamy, sherry wine sauce. Put this colorful dish on the table and it’s hello gorgeous!!

    Million-Dollar Pasta Casserole
    Million Dollar Pasta Casserole isn't called that for nothing. Each layer is filled with meat, vegetables and pasta sauce. Every bite is creamy, cheesy goodness! It doesn't get much better than this! 
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    Million Dollar Pasta Casserole

    Layers of pasta, meat, vegetables in a creamy, cheesy results in a million dollar taste! This is one dish everyone gets revved up about!

    Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
    Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti is scrumptious and easy to make. Essentially, it's a dump-and-go recipe. Chock full of chicken, cheese, and other fabulous ingredients, this dish is hearty and filling.
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    A kid-friendly dish with generous chunks of chicken in a flavorful cheesy sauce, spaghetti never looked so good!

    Spaghetti Pie
    Cheesy Spaghetti Pie is a fun twist on lasagna. A delicious dinner kids and adults alike will love. Pasta crust, creamy ricotta in the center, with a layer of hearty meat and topped with melted cheese, this dish is golden! 
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    Cheesy Spaghetti Pie

    Tell the kids spaghetti pie is for dinner and watch their faces light up! Starting with spaghetti noodles as the crust, this dish has all the flavors of lasagna. Loved by kids and adults alike, it’s irresistibly good!

    Meat Lovers Pizza Pasta Casserole
    Pizza Pasta Casserole is meat lover's dream come true! Loaded with pepperoni, sausage, ham, and bacon, this casserole is hearty and filling. Follow this pizza pasta casserole recipe and see just how easy it is to make. The whole family will love it!
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    Meat Lovers Pizza Pasta Casserole

    If you’re a pasta fan and a meat lovers pizza kind of person, then this casserole has your name all over it! Need I say more?

    Easy Pork Apple Ragu
    Easy Pork Apple Ragu is heavy on flavorful ingredients, but is surprisingly light. Pick your favorite pasta and apples, and give this Ground Pork and Beef Ragu recipe a try. A dish that's got all the good stuff, this one's a definite keeper!
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    Easy Pork Apple Ragu

    This pork apple Ragu is surprisingly light! We lost the heavy sauce and replaced it with lighter ingredients that resulted in a feel-good dish that fills you up without weighing you down.

    Give These Delicious Starch Side Dishes a Try

    Now that you’ve got the scoop on starch side dishes, it’s time to turn these recipes into meals and sides for your friends and family to enjoy. Whether serving beef, pork, chicken or fish, you’ll find the perfect accompaniment from this list of starch side dishes. All are very fine starchy side dishes that pair well with just about everything. So, what are you waiting for? Give them a try. You’ll be glad you did.

    Collage of four main dishes ready to be served with starchy side dishes
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