Italian Dinner For Two Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Course
Side Dish
Dessert
Method
Main Course
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add Tomatoes
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to combine, adding salt, black pepper, and fresh basil.
- 5
Serve
Plate the pasta and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Side Dish
- 6
Prepare the Salad
In a bowl, combine the arugula, lemon juice, olive oil, and shaved Parmesan cheese.
- 7
Season
Toss the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve
Serve the arugula salad alongside the pasta.
Dessert
- 9
Make Chocolate Ganache
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just boiling. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate.
- 10
Mix
Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and combined. Add vanilla extract.
- 11
Chill
Pour the ganache into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set.
- 12
Serve
Serve the chocolate ganache chilled, optionally topped with additional whipped cream or berries.
