Last Updated on: 5th February 2024, 05:56 am
Indulge in a murad of flavors this February 14th, Valentine’s Day with our exclusive pasta recipes that can be used for a romantic dinner for two, a loving family of four or even Galentine’s because you can easily adjust the servings in my recipe card!
From pillow soft gnocchi to seafood pasta, you’re Valentine’s Day dinner will be filled with LOVE and comfort food!
As we celebrate the season of love, there’s no better way to create a romantic dinner experience than by preparing a delicious meal together (think homemade pasta with homemade tomato sauce) or having it ready for your loved one(s) to come home to.
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Valentine’s Day Pasta Recipes for Two
In this article, I’ll guide you through my curated selection of pasta recipes that are not only easy to make, but also guaranteed to set the perfect mood for a memorable evening with your special someone(s.)
From classicItalian favoritesto inventive twists on traditional dishes, elevate your Valentine’s Day celebration with the magic of shared cooking and delightful flavors. See my Italian desserts as well.
You knowTiramisuwould pair well with pasta dishes. You must take a look at myLimoncello Tiramisutoo! Doesn’t that sound amazing?
Let the aroma of love-filledpastafill your kitchen and hearts onValentine’s Dayand save these recipes for future date nights or family comfort food meals.
As much as couples like to makedinner reservationsatfancy restaurantsfor Valentine’s Day, it’s not only very expensive but, there are often prefix menus and long wait lines and with post-covid short staffing, it can be a nightmare to eat out on Valentine’s Day!
Plus, the grocery stores have lots of great deals onjuicy steakand seafood (thinklobster tails) so you can make your own gourmet meal without muchcooking skillsat home without breaking your bank account!
Plus, you can make fresh homemade pasta at home in 30 minutes with your Kitchen Aid Mixer with the pasta attachments.
Related: How Long Does it Take to Cook Perfect Pasta.
As I’ve mentioned above, these pasta dishes can be a romantic dinner for two or they can be used for special occasions or a quick weeknight dinner. I have creamy pasta recipes, a creamy gnocchi recipe with sun-dried tomatoes, cheesy pasta dishes, and other delicious pasta dinners for the perfect cozy night dinner date.
Guys listen up! You’ll getbonus pointsfor flowers and candy too but, you don’t have to spend a lot to do it! Seedessert ideas for romantic Valentine’s day dinners.
Wine Pairings for Pasta
Don’t forget to get a good bottle of wine or take a look at my co*cktails for inspiration.
As for the wine pairing, red wine tends to go better with pasta dishes that have red tomato sauce while white wine tends to go better with pasta dishes that have white sauces, such as bachamel sauce, creamy alfredo sauce or seafood pasta dishes such as, linguine with clams.
Best RomanticValentine’s Day Pasta Recipesfor Two
The complete list of recipes with photos is below this section. First, I’ve categorized them to tailor your specific dietary needs- creamy past with meat, seafood pasta or vegetarian pasta dishes.
I love topping my pasta dishes with freshly grated Parmesan cheese! Unlike Americans, Italians don’t put grated Parmesan cheese on their seafood pasta. That’s a no-no in Italy but, servers may ask you because they know you’re American.
Creamy Pasta (with meat)
Creamy Tuscan Chickenand Sun Dried Tomato Gnocchi
Tortellini alla Panna with Prosciutto and Peas Recipe
Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups
If you’re looking for meat accompaniments, check out my popular and highly rated juicy meatballs in tomato sauce!
Seafood Pasta
Seafood loverswill enjoy this!
Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Pasta made withjuicy shrimp!
EasyShrimp ScampiFettuccineis anelegant dishbecause it’s not dripping in sauce and quite easy to eat without looking messy like eating Buffalo wings.
Shrimp Scampi Fettuccini
Spaghetti with Clams orLinguine alle Vongole (Liguine in White Clam Sauce)
Vegetarian Pasta
Italian Baked Ziti with Ricotta Cheese Recipe +VIDEO This is my most popular pasta recipe and can be made for two by adjusting the servings in the recipe card.
Creamy Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce Put this tasty, homemade sauce on any pasta you’d like!
Easy Cheesy Gnocchi alla Sorrentina Casserole Recipe
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Gnocchi -6 Ingredientswhich has acreamy mushroom sauce
Easy Creamy Pasta Primavera
Vegetarian Italian Stuffed Shells with Ricotta Cheese
Spaghetti Garlic andOlive Oil
Cheesy Penne Pasta with Sausage
Cheesy penne pasta mixed with a homemade Italian sausage meat sauce is a delicious weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy.
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Creamy Chicken and Sun Dried Tomato Gnocchi
This Creamy Chicken and Sun Dried Tomato Gnocchi is a an easy weeknight dinner, one pot meal when you want comfort food fast! It's made with gnocchi, chicken, sun dried tomatoes, spinach and Parmesan cheese in a delicious cream sauce.
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Spaghetti and Clams
Clams in the shell (thoroughly cleaned) are sauteed in garlic, extra virgin olive oil, dry white wine and lemon juice and tossed into spaghetti with an unforgetable flavor!
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Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce
Take your pasta to the next level with this super simple, FRESH and Flavorful Creamy Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce recipe! It's made with just five ingredients, gluten-free, low-carb, vegetarian.
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Lemon Ricotta Pasta
This zesty Lemon Ricotta Pasta is an EASY weeknight dinner made with ricotta, parmesan cheese, lemon zest and garlicky, olive oil. It's a simple vegetarian, one pot meal.
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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Gnocchi
This delicious 7-ingredient Creamy Garlic Mushroom Gnocchi is ready in 20 minutes! It's a yummy weeknight family dinner.
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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
This gnocchi casserole recipe is made with potato gnocchi, a homemade tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil and is otherwise known as Gnocchi alla Sorrentina.
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Easy Shrimp Scampi Fettuccine
Classic Shrimp Scampi Fettuccine is ready in 20 min and has a good garlic taste!
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Gnocchi Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage
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Garlic Shrimp & Zucchini Pasta
Sweet Zucchini and grape tomatoes with shrimp and your pasta make for a quick and healthy 30 min meal!
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Creamy Orecchiette Pasta with Bacon and Peas
Creamy Orecchiette with Bacon and Peas is made with pasta, bacon, tender peas, heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
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Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups
Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups are filled with creamy ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese plus shredded chicken.
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Easy Creamy Pasta Primavera
This easy creamy pasta primavera is full of veggies in a Parmesan cream sauce. It's made with broccoli, sweet grape tomatoes, red bell peppers, carrots, peas and zucchini.
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Linguine in White Clam Sauce
This easy white clam sauce is made with canned minced clams, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and dry white wine and tossed with cooked linguine (or long pasta of your choice.)
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Tortellini alla Panna with Prosciutto and Peas Recipe
Cheese tortellini with prosciutto and peas in a Parmesan cream sauce is a quick and delicious weeknight comfort food dinner.
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Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Tortellini
This tortellini in a delicious garlic cream sauce with chicken and broccoli is a hearty, meal-in-one weeknight dinner that's ready in just 20 minutes.
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Gnocchi Carbonara
This 15 minute Gnocchi Carbonara recipe is a a traditional carbonara sauce mixed with gnocchi. It makes a tasty and quick weeknight dinner made with just 6 ingredients.
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Pasta with Grape Tomatoes
This simple and elegant pasta with grape tomatoes dish is made with grape tomatoes and fresh basil. The garlic flavor is amazing. This one pot meal is ready in 15 min with only 5 ingredients! Vegan and low-calorie.
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Feta Cheese Pasta TikTok Recipe
Bow tie pasta mixed with baked Feta cheese and grape tomatoes is a copycat recipe based on the popular recipe posted on TikTok.
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Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
An easy, creamy, pasta full of flavors!
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Italian Sausage & Spinach with Ziti
This delicious sausage, spinach and pasta recipe will be done cooking in the time it takes to make the pasta. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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It’s theperfect Valentine’s dinnerthat’s anindulgent meal. So, put on somemood lightingand make your loved one this special dinner to make them happy. Add this to your list offavorite Valentine’s Day dinner ideas. Make your ownfancy dinnerat home. Save these recipes for when you’re looking for adate night pasta recipe.
Serve delicious meatballs with an equally delicious pink or Valentine’s day desserts.
See morePASTA recipes and how to make homemade pasta.
See my complete list of co*cktail recipes you can make for Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day Desserts
You can make a delicioius Valentine’s Day dinner without equally indulgent desserts. There’s no better dessert (in my opinion than cannoli or tiramisu (no alcohol recipe) but, that’s because I’m Italian!)
I’ve also never disliked a cookie to which I’ve made the acquaintance and a heart-shaped chocolate chip cookie is just perfect!
Valentine’s Day Cannoli
Authentic Italian Tiramisu
Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes with Strawberry Sauce
No-Bake Raspberry Nutella Cheesecake Dessert
Vanilla Panettone with Strawberry Mascarpone
Easy Cannoli Cream Tiramisu Dessert
See more DESSERTS.
