While going out for some fine wine and dining is nice every now and again, nothing beats the romance of personally cooking a meal you can put your passion into. Skip the reservations and head straight to your dining room this Valentine’s season. Strike up a match, light your candles and get your favorite chinaware ready — here’s a list of five romantic recipes for two that are sure to sweep your special someone off their feet during an evening of romance.
Whatever types of foods you and your significant other like the most, we hope one of these recipes will help make an evening together truly special. Whether you want to surprise that special someone or cook together, give one of these delicious recipes a try this Valentine’s Day.
1. Scrumptious Stuffed Mushrooms on the Side
Stuffed mushrooms make a perfect savory appetizer or side with your meal. For a fantastic taste, use our recipe for Scrumptious Stuffed Mushrooms this holiday season. While the mushrooms bake, you and your significant other can prepare the other parts of the meal or just enjoy spending time together. And since this recipe already calls for some wine, you can sip on any that you have left over! Once the mushrooms come out of the oven, make sure to eat these bite-sized delights right away while they’re hot to fully enjoy the gooey cheesy taste.
2. Simmered Sausage and Seafood Bake
Check out our recipe for Chef Capon’s Premio Sausage and Clams bake. With the opened clams, shrimp and bright colored veggies, your significant other will think you spent hours preparing this dish! But, it only looks like a complicated recipe — it’s easier to make than you think! The toasted baguette adds the perfect side to this filling seafood and sausage bake, and the cast iron adds a delicious taste that the two of you will want to make again for other occasions. You can eat this filling dish on its own or make some egg noodles or rice on the side.
3. Romantic Breakfast Bake
Surprise your special someone with breakfast in bed, or serve one of their favorite types of foods in the evening as a breakfast for dinner. Our recipe for Bourbon Street Breakfast Bake is filled with all kinds of amazing flavors. The Premio sausage used in this recipe has amazing flavors just by itself, but when you add in the remaining ingredients, it all comes together for a to-die-for taste in every bite. The veggies, cheese and egg work perfectly together to create an amazing dish you can enjoy at any time of the day.
4. Snuggle Up With Flavorful Soup
Soup is one of the fix-it and forget-it type of meals. You chop up your ingredients, add them to a big pot and let all the flavors simmer together. For a delicious soup recipe to cook together, try our recipe for Grandma Mary’s One Pot Hardy Minestrone. This soup has it all — veggies, pasta, meat and herbs and spices. While the soup is simmering, you can pop in a movie or watch some TV while you snuggle under a blanket. Even pour a glass of your favorite wine! Once the soup is finished, you can keep up your casual evening on the couch or light some candles while you eat at the table.
5. Valentine Ravioli Hearts Filled with Sausage
Who needs heart-shaped balloons when you can have heart-shaped pasta? Get into the romantic spirit this year with our Valentine Ravioli Hearts Filled with Sausage recipe. This heart-shaped pasta dish, featuring Premio Sweet Italian Sausage, is sure to impress, both in presentation and in taste! As a bonus, this meal is also kid-friendly, in case your Valentine’s Day is more of a family affair.
6. Premio Shrimp Sausage Passion
You can’t have a romantic dinner without a touch of pasta. Our Premio Shrimp Sausage Passion recipe offers a cheesy and creamy delight tied together with our real Italian sausage as the main ingredient. The addition of shrimp gives your meal a little added oomph necessary for the perfect meal. Best of all, this meal falls under our list of easy sausage recipes, which means you’ll spend less time in the kitchen and more on what — or who — truly matters.
7. I Can’t Get Enough Sausage and Chicken Scarpariello
As the title of this dish states, you simply Can’t Get Enough Sausage and Chicken Scarpariello. While you may be accustomed to the traditional dish served solely with chicken, your taste buds will undergo a savory ride once you taste the addition of our delicious Sweet Italian Sausage. While this meal requires a longer list of ingredients and time, your dedication will result in delectable dish both you and your special someone will spend the night raving over.
8. My Sweet Ravioli
Italy epitomizes the aura of romance, and no dish is more reminiscent of the country than a classic dish of ravioli. Prepare a traditional lovers’ meal with delicious, real Italian sausage by cooking up a dish of My Sweet Ravioli — a saucy mixture of pasta dough and Premio Sweet Italian Sausage. This dish is easy to consume without causing an unnecessary mess. There’s nothing better than a delicious meal that you can enjoy easily while putting you and your significant other at ease.
9. Mediterranean Tortellini
There’s nothing that speaks romance quite like a dish with a little splash of wine. Our Mediterranean Tortellini captures your special someone’s heart by providing them with a flavorful dish that is reminiscent of a plate served in authentic Italian restaurants. With cheese, wine, onions, mushrooms and, most importantly, Premio Hot Italian Sausage, you’ll find yourself quickly chowing down on this savory delight.
10. Succulent Crescent Meatballs
The best way to your lover’s heart is through their stomach — with a delicious dish of Succulent Crescent Meatballs. While Lady and the Tramp may have made a mess while sharing their spaghetti and meatballs, you’ll be glad to know you and your date can indulge in this meal with no mess added. Wrapped in savory crescent rolls, you and your special someone can easily pick these meatballs up while chatting about what truly matters.
Easy Sausage Recipes for Two
To start your romantic dinner, you need to make sure you have the proper ingredients beforehand. Order your favorite meats straight to your doorstep or download our coupons online for additional savings in the store. Our ingredients are always fresh and delicious, providing you with the quality you and your guests deserve.
To find Premio sausage at the grocery store nearest you, use our store locator. When you use Premio in your cooking, you can really taste the difference. The quality of our foods comes from our experience and ingredients. With your first bite, you’ll never want to use any other type of sausage again!