What to Serve with Bruschetta

What is Bruschetta and How Do You Eat It?

Bruschetta is a classic recipe that features small toasted baguette slices drizzled with olive oil and topped with tomatoes, balsamic, and basil. 

Bruschetta is most often served as an appetizer, but can also be enjoyed as a side dish. 

Which Bread is Used for Bruschetta?

The traditional bread used for bruschetta is a crusty French baguette. 

However, it can really be made using any rustic bread that sounds good to you. You could also try it with ciabatta or sourdough. 

What Type of Tomato is Most Commonly Used for Bruschetta?

Classic bruschetta is made using fresh Roma tomatoes, so that’s what I used in my cream cheese bruschetta recipe. 

If you prefer to try another variety of tomatoes, feel free! 

What to Serve with Bruschetta

There are tons of recipes you can enjoy with your favorite bruschetta recipe! Pick one or a couple to create a complete meal. 

These butter parmesan noodles are the perfect way to turn your bruschetta into a simple, satisfying meal.

They’re made with tender egg noodles coated in a delicate sauce made with butter, parmesan cheese, pasta water, salt, and pepper. 

This recipe is ready to enjoy in under 20 minutes. Keep your noodles vegetarian or add in your favorite protein to round out your meal! 

This garlic parmesan pasta recipe is a mouthwatering, comforting, restaurant-quality pasta dish.

I love making it with long noodles, but feel free to make it with whatever pasta shape you like best.

It’s smothered in a rich and creamy white sauce made with pasta water, heavy cream and milk, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and plenty of garlic.

Enjoy on its own or pair with your favorite protein. Chicken, steak, and shrimp are all delicious options!

You don’t know an easy recipe until you’ve made this 7 can soup with chicken.

It’s made with canned veggies, beans, and chicken for the easiest preparation possible! 

To make this soup, simply drain the canned ingredients, then combine them all in a large pot.

Pour in your broth, season with a few staples, then bring to a simmer and cook until heated through.

Is there anything better than a comforting bowl of creamy broccoli potato cheese soup? I don’t think so!

And this recipe is the best. It requires just 25 minutes of prep and is loaded with the best combination of veggies, seasonings, and more. 

This classic soup features fluffy carrot, white onion, celery, Russet potatoes, and tender broccoli florets simmered in chicken broth, then finished with milk and cream, cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.

It’s rich, creamy, cheesy, and so darn good!

This puff pastry pizza is one of my favorite easy and affordable dinners to make.

It’s also one that gets requested a lot. Win for me and win for the family!

This pizza is made with a flaky puff pastry crust layered with savory pizza sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, and your choice of pizza toppings.

We love pepperoni, but feel free to use whatever combination sounds good to you!

This beef and tomato casserole is a hearty dinner that’s loved by all! It’s made with tender pasta tossed with lean ground beef in a rich and creamy tomato sauce.

It’s made even better with the addition of parmesan and cheddar cheese—because who doesn’t love a cheesy pasta dish?

This tasty noodle casserole pairs beautifully with bruschetta, but can also be served with your favorite garlic bread or breadsticks. Whip this up in 15 minutes, toss it in the oven, and enjoy!

There are three things I love a lot… and those three things are garlic, shrimp, and pasta. So, I put them all together in one dish! And it is so tasty. 

This recipe is made with al dente linguine noodles and pan seared shrimp coated in a decadent, creamy, and cheesy garlic sauce.

It’s ready in 20 minutes and perfect served with a side of bruschetta. 

This French onion pasta has all of the flavors of classic French onion made into a heartier meal. It’s simple to make yet so tasty and impressive.

This recipe starts with mini penne noodles that are cooked al dente, then tossed with caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms in a rich, savory, creamy, cheesy sauce.

You’ll be eating it straight out of the pan! 

This Tuscan chicken pasta is the perfect recipe for summer. It’s light and decadent, but still plenty hearty and filling. 

This recipe features penne pasta, tender bites of chicken, sun dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and more simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce made with heavy cream, parmesan, and the starchy pasta water.

Just 15 minutes of prep required! 

This roasted red pepper pasta is a satisfying, super simple dish with the perfect blend of flavors.

It’s a nutritious, hidden veggie pasta that will have even the kiddos begging for more. 

To make this pasta, simply boil your favorite long pasta until perfectly tender.

Roast bell peppers, onions, and garlic until soft and caramelized, then blend with cream and a little bit of pasta water to form the sauce.

Combine that with the cooked pasta and some freshly shredded parmesan, and dinner is served!

These baked meatballs are loaded with flavor and so tender and juicy.

They’re made with a blend of Italian sausage and ground beef, the perfect blend of seasonings, salty parmesan, and more. 

Serve these meatballs as an appetizer with bruschetta or spoon them with the sauce over spaghetti for a perfect pasta dinner. 

This creamy lemon chicken recipe is a total crowd pleaser.

It’s made with tender chicken smothered in a velvety smooth, rich and bright lemon cream sauce. 

Enjoy this lemon chicken with any of your favorite side dishes over a pile of pasta or rice.

It’s perfect for an easy summer dinner and takes just 15 minutes to prep! 

There is nothing quite like the classic combination of tomato and basil. And this tomato basil pasta is the perfect way to enjoy those fresh flavors. 

To make this recipe, we’re starting by roasting the tomatoes and garlic, which gives them a rich, caramelized flavor.

Once those are roasted, they’re blended with fresh herbs and a little bit of pasta water to create a decadent, velvety sauce. It’s served over tender spaghetti noodles and topped with fresh parmesan! 

This baked chicken caprese is a delicious explosion of flavors that’s perfect served with a side of homemade bruschetta. 

It features tender chicken breasts seasoned with dried basil and oregano, then topped with juicy tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, balsamic glaze, and fresh basil.

It’s a recipe you’ll be making for dinner parties and easy weeknight meals all summer long.

This mushroom shrimp pasta is an all time favorite.

It tastes like you got it from a fancy restaurant, when in actuality you whipped it up in 45 minutes right at home! 

This recipe is made with linguine noodles and sautéed white mushrooms coated in a savory, slightly sweet, decadent cream sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy.