20 Easy Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas With 5 Ingredients or Less
Looking for easy Valentine’s Day dinner ideas that feel special without the stress? These simple yet delicious 5-ingredient Valentine’s Day dinners are just what you need – and they even work for Galentine’s Day! You’ll find pasta dishes, chicken recipes, and even some heart-shaped meals to give you lots of inspiration for a cozy dinner at home.
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Okay, let’s be real. I love the idea of Valentine’s Day dinner, but not all the work that goes into planning and cooking a special meal. Especially when you’re working a full-time job or juggling a packed schedule!
Sure you can go out to a fancy restaurant…but making your loved one a homemade Valentine’s Day dinner is way more thoughtful, cozy, and intimate. And much cheaper!
But don’t worry, even if you’re not a great cook, there’s lots of easy recipes that you can make in a pinch (even last minute!) that use just a few ingredients and still feel special enough for date night.
In this roundup, I’m sharing 20 easy Valentine’s Day dinner ideas – pasta dishes, chicken recipes, steak dishes, and even some simple heart-shaped dinner ideas – that are all made with 5 ingredients or less!
Even though all of these recipes are quick & easy, they’re still packed with flavor! So you can spend less time chopping things in the kitchen, and more time enjoying dinner with your loved one ☺️
These easy dinner recipes are also perfect for a Galentine’s Day party or a solo Valentine’s Day date with yourself! Don’t worry, I’m in the same boat as y’all – single with no Valentine’s Day date! 😅
🍪 💕 Need something sweet after Valentine’s Day dinner? Check out these 22 easy Valentine’s Day treats made with 5 ingredients or less!
Cute Valentine’s Day Dinnerware
Here are some fun and festive plates, platters, and serving ware to kick your Valentine’s Day dinner up a notch!
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Valentine’s Day Pasta Recipes
1. Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Yumm, there’s nothing better in the world than a bowl of garlic butter pasta. This simple recipe is creamy, delicious, and perfect for a romantic dinner at home!
Recipe source + credit: Much Butter
2. Ravioli with Garlic Cream Sauce
Here’s another delicious, creamy pasta dish you can make with just 5 ingredients! Although this recipe uses butternut squash ravioli, you can swap it out for any ravioli flavor you prefer.
3. Creamy Greek Yogurt Pesto Pasta
This easy pasta dish is creamy, but doesn’t require any heavy cream or half & half! I like to make mine with chicken sausage, but you can skip the meat and make this completely vegetarian.
4. Fettucine Alfredo
A classic pasta recipe that you can make with just 5 ingredients! It’s fresh, flavorful, and there’s no jarred pasta sauce required.
Recipe source + credit: Modern Honey
5. Vodka Pasta
I absolutely love vodka pasta, but most recipes require a ton of ingredients. This vodka pasta recipe is super simple and uses just 5 ingredients and a few pantry staples. As a bonus, it’s vegan too!
Recipe source + credit: Pinch of Yum
6. Lobster Bisque Pasta
Apparently, this is a viral TikTok recipe! It uses Trader Joe’s lobster bisque soup to create a super cozy, creamy, and delicious pasta with just a few ingredients.
Recipe source + credit: Get On My Plate
7. Baked Cheesy Tortellini
I love easy pasta bake recipes like this one! It’s a delicious, cheesy dinner that you can make with simple store-bought ingredients.
Recipe source + credit: Instrupix
8. Swedish Meatballs & Noodles
Skip the trip to Ikea, and make these super easy swedish meatballs and noodles at home for a simple, yet delish Valentine’s Day dinner!
Recipe source + credit: Mighty Mrs
High Protein Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipes
9. Garlic Butter Steak Bites
This is a simple yet flavorful dish you can make for steak lovers! It pairs perfectly with potatoes for a quick dinner that you can make in under 30 minutes.
Recipe source + credit: The Wooden Skillet
10. Creamy Italian Chicken
Make Valentine’s Day dinner even easier with this super easy slow cooker creamy chicken recipe! PS: I have a whole blogpost on 25 high protein crockpot dinners – a lot of them are perfect for V-Day!
Recipe source + credit: Life in the Lofthouse
11. Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken
A cheesy, hearty, and delicious baked chicken dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes. This would pair wonderfully with my pesto pasta!
Recipe source + credit: The Forked Spoon
12. Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon
A sweet and salty dish that pairs perfectly with some veggies, rice, or even some pasta for a high protein Valentine’s Day dinner.
Recipe source + credit: Kristine’s Kitchen Blog
13. Salisbury Steak
Yep, you read that right – an easy salisbury steak dinner that’s made with just 5 ingredients!
Recipe source + credit: The Amazing Food
14. Easy Meatloaf
Make your Valentine’s Day dinner a breeze with this super easy meatloaf recipe that uses just 3 ingredients!
Recipe source + credit: One Little Project
Heart-Shaped Valentine’s Day Dinners
15. Mini Heart Shaped Pizzas
Okay, I am absolutely obsessed with this one! These heart-shaped mini pizzas are unbelievably easy to make, even if you’re a beginner! Plus, how cute are the heart-shaped pepperoni slices?!
Recipe source + credit: Home Fresh Ideas
16. Heart Shaped Tortilla Pizzas
Here’s an easy, light pizza recipe made with tortillas as the pizza base! If you like this recipe, make sure to check out my 10-minute air fryer veggie air fryer tortilla recipe too!
Recipe source + credit: Pudge Factor
17. Heart Shaped Ravioli
Try making your own heart shaped ravioli at home this year! Pair it with a simple sauce to have a Valentine’s Day dinner ready in no time.
Recipe source + credit: The Benson Street
18. Heart Shaped Dinner Rolls
Pair one of the dinner recipes above with these super easy heart shaped dinner rolls that are the perfect side dish for your V-Day dinner!
Recipe source + credit: Somewhat Simple
19. Heart Shaped Calzones
These calzones are so easy to make and are a fun dinner idea that you can whip up in under 30 minutes!
Recipe source + credit: Passion For Savings
20. Flamin’ Hot Mozzarella Hearts
Ending this roundup on a spicy note with these super easy Flamin’ Hot mozzarella cheese hearts that make a great Valentine’s Day appetizer, side dish, or even a really cheesy main dish for dinner!
Recipe source + credit: Food Network
I hope you enjoyed this roundup of 20 easy Valentine’s Day dinner ideas and found some inspiration for your next date night!
If you enjoyed this roundup, don’t forget to check out my roundup of 22 Valentine’s Day Treats made with 5 ingredients or less!
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- 25 Thanksgiving & Holiday Side Dishes
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- 22 Valentine’s Day Treats
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