Since I love to cook, making a delicious meal for Valentine’s Day is something I really enjoy. And even though I’ll be going out for Valentine’s Day dinner this year, the fact the celebration falls on a weekend means that I can still whip up something delicious and romantic on either Friday or Sunday instead.
Pasta has always been one of my favourite choices when looking for a quick yet delicious meal and this year, Italpasta has a fun and tasty Red Wine Spaghetti recipe that’s ideal for Valentine’s Day romance. Add a green salad and a glass of the leftover red wine for a romantic meal for two you’re sure to enjoy!
Red Wine Spaghetti
Ingredients
- ½ pound Italpasta Total Pasta Spaghetti
- ½ bottle red wine preferably Zinfandel
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- Pinch red chili flakes
- ¼ cup Italpasta Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ cup Italpasta Seasoned Breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water for 4 minutes. Drain pasta and return to the pot. Place the pot back on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the wine and sugar and bring to a boil. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
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While pasta cooks, heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and chili flakes and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add the breadcrumbs and continue to cook until toasted, about 5 minutes. Season breadcrumbs with salt and pepper.
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Increase skillet temperature to medium-high heat. Add the spaghetti and any remaining liquid, toss for 1 minute. Remove from heat and serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Recipe Notes
If desired, substitute chopped pecans or walnuts for bread crumbs.
The only change I made to the original recipe was to substitute chopped pecans for the breadcrumbs. Since pasta is already a fairly high carbohydrate meal, I decided that nuts would be a better choice since they’d still add flavour and crunch while also boosting the protein and healthy fat in the meal. The results were fantastic!
The alcohol in the red wine cooks out quickly and leaves a delicious rich flavour in the pasta. And Italpasta has such a nice tender, yet firm texture that results in great pasta every time. If your true love is a pasta lover, this recipe is sure to please!
To help you see why Valentine’s Day is for pasta lovers, Italpasta is offering one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader a fabulous Valentine’s Day pasta prize pack worth $75! Containing an assortment of Italpasta pasta, an apron and a cheese grater, it’s got everything you need to whip up a romantic dinner for your special someone. To enter to win, just leave a blog comment about your favourite pasta recipe!
For more great pasta dishes perfect for Valentine’s Day dining, make sure to check out the Italpasta website. Or head to the Italpasta Valentine’s is for Pasta Lovers Pinterest board to get some sweet inspiration. From other fun red-hued dishes to gourmet creations, there’s something to suit every taste. Then whip up a favourite and sit down to a satisfying and romantic meal perfect for Valentine’s Day!
SamanthaD says
I have a homemade spaghetti recipe that my family loves! It is based on a recipe that I grew up with and has evolved to please my husband and daughters’ picky tastes!
Gizele says
I love lasagna with double mozzarella cheese.
Amy Brown says
I like a basic tuna casserole that my mom used to make when we were kids, still my favorite pasta
Judy Cowan says
My favourite is a lasagna recipe that I have tweaked over the years.
tanyab79 says
Love lasagna and carbonara pasta.
Luisa says
Fettucini alfredo with grilled chicken
Meg A says
I love Rose Murray’s Spaghetti Puttanesca with Cherry Tomato Sauce from Edible Toronto’s Winter 08/09 issue that I came across during one of my visits or walk around the city. A senior friend had given me her cherry tomatoes which was sweet and delicious so I kept looking for them in the grocery stores. Grape tomatoes were the only ones available but when I can get cherry tomatoes in Loblaws, they taste far better. I’ve served this recipe to dinner guests at home, as well.
jan says
Pasta is one of my fav meals. Sounds like a good idea for Valentine’s Day.
Glogirl says
I love a recipe I created called Creamy Garlic Bacon Penne.
Christina DaSilva says
Our favourite recipe is Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo.. SO GOOD!
julie_bolduc says
I love penned with rose sauce and broccoli
DArW says
Rotini Pasta Salad! Mmm.
Tony T says
Looks delicious!
Vesper Meikle says
It is either meatballs with tomato sauce and spaghetti or lasagna
Lynda Cook says
Hard to pick one favourite pasta dish, I love so many, but I guess #1 would have to be lasagna, homemade mac and cheese and can’t forget the spinach stuffed shells!!
Shelley N says
My favourite pasta recipe is my Mom’s recipe for meat lasagna
ginette4 says
My favourite pasta recipe is our homemade lasagna..so good
charityk says
i love spaghetti and meatballs
Amy C says
My favourite is chicken lasagna
LILLIAN BROWN says
Fettucini alfredo with jumbo shrimp
Dayna Wilson says
I like spinach and ricotta canneloni!
Jeannie says
My favourite pasta recipe is a shrimp scampi pasta dish.
Francine says
my favourite is spaghettini with Bolognese Sauce
holly o'gorman says
Fettuccine Alfredo is absolutely my very favorite!
Tina L. says
I love lasagna with pepperoni and spinach.
Rhonda W G. says
I just made a pasta dish tonight with the drink Caribou my dad gave me…
https://www.pinterest.com/scarlettruby/great-recipe/
Belinda McNabb says
homemade spaghetti sauce with meatballs is a family favorite
jen s. says
my mom’s turkey lasagna – it is amazing!
Ira says
I love cheese cannelloni and anything pasta-and-shrimp.
Anne Taylor says
I love having pasta with pesto, cherry tomatoes, asparagus tips, mushrooms and prawns
Lee-Ann says
My favourite – for being fast and yummy…any pasta, butter, peas and bacon bits! Done in such a short amount of time!
Josie Tusa says
I love farfalle pasta (also known as butterflies or bowties) with lightly sauteed onions, peas and chopped prosciutto or pancetta!
Cathy K says
My favorite is Cheese cannelloni. Thanks so much for this chance to win!
Peter T. says
I love pasta with cream sauce and seafood like shrimps and scallops in it
Yuen C says
I like pasta with melted mozarella cheese
Victoria Ess says
I love making a simple pasta with meatballs and red sauce.
Jenny says
Spaghetti carbonara is my favetcarbonara
Josie says
Pasta with pesto mushrooms ham and peas
heidi c. says
Spaghettini with a Bolognese sauce.
Rose Reeder says
I like spaghetti but husband doesn’t as much. This recipe looks delicious.
Lisa H says
My favourite pasta recipe is gnocchi with mushroom alfredo sauce.
Carol Denny says
spaghetti and meatballs or lasagna
Soozle says
Im a classic veggie lasagna gal 🙂
Florence c says
Hard one. I love pasta, I will go with Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo.
Cheryl says
I make a killer lasagna and my mom makes the best spaghetti and meatballs 🙂
Brenda Lacourciere says
We like any pasta with alfredo sauce
Margie says
I like shrimp destructible Alfredo.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Margie says
That should be fettucine Alfredo. My Kindle has a mind of its own!
joy says
our fave pasta recipe is stove top mac n cheese!
Susanne McCarthy says
I love my grandma’s homemade mac n’ cheese!
Shelley H says
seafood pasta is my fave!