There is nothing more romantic than Italian food on a date. Italian food is rich, decadent, and dependent on the dish and its ingredients can even physiologically induce lust. When looking for the ideal food to order or cook for your next date, Italian is a surefire way to win your date over. These five great Italian dishes for your next date are intended to do just that.
Baked oysters Italian style with ciabatta croutons-This dish is intermediate in skill level and combines the natural aphrodisiac properties of the oyster. Oysters are baked with a mixture of lemon juice, sherry, and diced pancetta. The dish is then baked and topped with parmesan cheese and ciabatta croutons.
Chicken marsala- This is an amazing traditional Italian chicken and mushroom dish. Marsala wine is the distinctive factor in the sauce; please bear in mind the golden rule when cooking with wine-if you won’t drink it, don’t cook with it. Chicken is pounded flat, lightly breaded and is served with pasta of choice. (I use linguine) The glorious sauce then covers the pasta along with the chicken itself. This dish is easy, and if you buy Marsala of good quality it can be served with the dish.
Eggplant Parmigiana-This Italian dish is quite simple to prepare and delicious. Eggplant is baked with tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses then finished with breadcrumbs. This is a perfect vegetarian Italian dish for your next date.
Lasagna- One of the most versatile and simple Italian dishes ever conceived. You would be hard pressed to meet someone that has never had lasagna. Best thing is that it is a fairly foolproof Italian dish. You can easily prepare this dish to impress your date.
Chicken alfredo with broccoli- A personal twist on an Italian staple, I combine broccoli with my chicken alfredo for nutritional value. One could even use spinach and artichoke for a trendy variation. (Seems as if spinach artichoke dip is everywhere nowadays) You could simplify this dish by substituting jarred alfredo sauce as opposed to making your own.
These are the top five Italian dishes for your next date. They are delicious, versatile, and fairly simple to cook even by someone that is still finding their way around a kitchen. Italian food is a great way to set a romantic mood perfect for date night. If you wanted to assure the romance factor these dishes are easily paired with wine and would be beautifully presented under candlelight. Enjoy one of these Italian dishes on your next date!
