5 Valentine’s Dinner Ideas That Feel Fancy But Are So Easy

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and whether you’re planning a cozy night in with your spouse, gal-entines, or fam, I’ve rounded up 5 meals that feel fancy enough for a celebration… but are totally easy to make (even if you don’t cook often!). No stress, no crazy techniques — just simple ingredients, yummy flavors, and dishes that will make the night feel a little extra special!

Top 5 Easy Valentine Meals

1 Easy Spaghetti Recipe

Easy Spaghetti Recipe

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

This simple, but super delicious spaghetti recipe will give fancy Italian dinner vibes to your Valentine meal, but with no complicated prep.

5 from 367 votes

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2 Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops Recipe

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops Recipe

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

With less than 10 minutes of prep time, these delicious pork chops will elevate any remoantic or valentines themed dinner.

4.99 from 595 votes

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3 Easy Alfredo Recipe

Easy Alfredo Recipe

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

This rich and creamy Alfredo is a favorite of my husband, and my kids can make it, so a win-win with simple prep and something that will make an awesome Valentines dinner

5 from 386 votes

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4 Steak Marinade

Steak Marinade

Total Time: 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Our all-time favorite steak marinade requires only four ingredients and makes mouth-watering steak that tastes amazing!

4.97 from 82 votes

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5 Easy Baked Ziti Recipe

Easy Baked Ziti Recipe

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Nothing is more romantic than Italian food, and nothing is simpler than a bake. This Ziti perfectly balances both while tasting amazing!

5 from 14 votes

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You can’t go wrong with any of those main dishes, if you want to make the meal even more themed and memorable, here are my top Valentine picks for appetizer, side dish and dessert:

Bonus Valentine recipes to complete the meal

Valentine’s Charcuterie Board

45 mins

Caprese Kabobs

10 mins

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

20 mins

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

1 hr 5 mins

Still want more? Check out our roundup of 50+ Valentine Desserts and treats and 50+ Valentine Dinner Recipes. You are sure to find inspiration there.

Whether it’s your first Valentine’s together or the love of your life, these meals make celebrating at home feel special — without the stress of a complicated recipe.
And if you make any of them, tag us or drop a comment — we love seeing your dinner creations!