Cozy night in: 11 date night recipes to impress someone special

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Whether you’re planning a romantic evening in with your significant other or looking to impress a new beau, we’ve got you covered with a variety of delicious and easy-to-make date night recipes.

Slow cooker lamb ragu on a plate with a wedge of parmesan on the side.
Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Spaghetti Arrabbiata

Spaghetti Arrabbiata is twirled on a black plate on a white marble counter.
Spaghetti Arrabbiata. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Spice up your night with this pasta arrabbiata! With hot chili peppers in a bold tomato sauce, this dish is perfect for date night.
Get the Recipe: Spaghetti Arrabbiata

Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

beet cucumber salad is shown on a pink plate with a wood cutting board and dill.
Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Light, fresh, and flavorful, this beet and cucumber salad is the best side for your favorite protein.
Get the Recipe: Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

Bloody Mary Shrimp

bloody mary shrimp on a white plate with a slice of lemon.
Bloody Mary Shrimp. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

With like the flavors of your favorite cocktail, these shrimp are cooked in a bright, spicy tomato sauce!
Get the Recipe: Bloody Mary Shrimp

Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

burrata salad with balsamic glaze including spring mix, basil leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze is fresh and delicious with creamy, dreamy burrata cheese.
Get the Recipe: Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Italian Chicken Cutlets

Italian Chicken Cutlets with lemon slices on black plate with fork
Italian Chicken Cutlets. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Crispy, salty, and easy to make, these Italian Chicket Cutlets are sure to impress your date!
Get the Recipe: Italian Chicken Cutlets

Penne al Salmone

A closeup of penne pasta with burst cherry tomatoes, flaked salmon, and parsley on a white plate.
Penne al Salmone. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This light, fresh penne dish features burst cherry tomatoes, a white wine sauce, and delicate flaked salmon,.
Get the Recipe: Penne al Salmone

Roast Chicken with Orange Butter

Christmas Roast Chicken on a white platter with halved oranges and fresh herbs.
Roast Chicken with Orange Butter. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This roast chicken recipe has crispy skin dusted with warm spices, a fragrant orange butter, and juicy, tender meat.
Get the Recipe: Roast Chicken with Orange Butter

Penne al Baffo

a dish of penne al baffo topped with parsley.
Penne al Baffo. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Penne al Baffo is coated in a concentrated tomato and cream sauce with garlic, shallot, thin-sliced pancetta, and topped with parsley. It is an extra decadent dish everyone will love!
Get the Recipe: Penne al Baffo

Tomato and Mascarpone Sauce

Close-up shot of spaghetti with tomato and mascarpone sauce topped with parsley on a black plate.
Tomato Mascarpone Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Who doesn’t love a tomato cream sauce? This tomato mascarpone sauce is tangy, rich, and perfect over pasta or veggies noodles!
Get the Recipe: Tomato and Mascarpone Sauce

Lobster Ravioli Sauce

closeup of lobster ravioli on a silver fork.
Lobster Ravioli Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Nothing says date night like lobster. This lobster ravioli sauce perfectly complements the rich, delicate lobster ravioli with butter, white wine, and sage.
Get the Recipe: Lobster Ravioli Sauce

Aglio Olio e Peperoncino

pasta aglio olio e peperoncino is mixed with a black pasta fork.
Aglio Olio e Peperoncino. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy, delicious pasta has a hint of hot chili pepper your date will love!
Get the Recipe: Aglio Olio e Peperoncino

Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu

Slow cooker lamb ragu on a plate with a wedge of parmesan on the side.
Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Your date will feel so special knowing you cooked this slow cooker lamb ragu for them. It cooks for hours in the slow cooker to create a delicious, deeply flavored sauce.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu

Tuna Pesto Pasta

tuna pesto pasta on a white plate with a copper fork.
Tuna Pesto Pasta. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy tuna pesto pasta recipe is easy enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for date night!
Get the Recipe: Tuna Pesto Pasta

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