Special Valentine's Day Pasta
Indulge in a delightful pasta dish that’s ideal for celebrating love this Valentine’s Day! This enchanting recipe features al dente fettuccine tossed with succulent shrimp and a creamy garlic sauce, creating a romantic meal that’s both simple and satisfying. Get ready to impress your special someone with this irresistible culinary treat!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- basil leaves
- pepper
- water
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1 tablespoon crème fraîche (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon mascarpone (15 ml)
- parmesan
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- a drizzle of olive oil
- tomato sauce
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt
📦Other(2)
- burrata
- tagliatelle
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Fill a pot with water and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once boiling, add the tagliatelle and cook until done.
- 2
In a pan, combine tomato sauce, basil leaves, mascarpone, and crème fraîche. Mix until you have a nice orange sauce.
- 3
Season with salt, pepper, and a little parmesan. Once the sauce thickens, add the tagliatelle directly into the sauce and mix well.
- 4
Serve in a deep plate, top with cream from the burrata, and add some basil leaves with a drizzle of olive oil.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook tagliatelle to 1-2 minutes under package time (al dente) since it will finish cooking in the sauce, preventing overcooking and maintaining proper texture.timing1-2 minutes under
- ✓Heat mascarpone and crème fraîche to 140-160°F maximum to prevent breaking - dairy proteins coagulate above 180°F, causing the sauce to curdle.technique140-160°F maximum
- ✓Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining - the starch content (2-3%) acts as a natural emulsifier to bind the creamy sauce to the pasta.technique1 cup, 2-3% starch
- ✓Add burrata cream at room temperature just before serving because cold dairy will shock the warm sauce and cause it to seize or separate.ingredient
- ✓Toss pasta in the sauce for 30-60 seconds off heat to allow starches to absorb flavors without overcooking the delicate dairy components.timing30-60 seconds
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Special Valentine's Day Pasta
Indulge in a delightful pasta dish that’s ideal for celebrating love this Valentine’s Day! This enchanting recipe features al dente fettuccine tossed with succulent shrimp and a creamy garlic sauce, creating a romantic meal that’s both simple and satisfying. Get ready to impress your special someone with this irresistible culinary treat!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- basil leaves
- pepper
- water
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1 tablespoon crème fraîche (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon mascarpone (15 ml)
- parmesan
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- a drizzle of olive oil
- tomato sauce
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt
📦Other(2)
- burrata
- tagliatelle
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Fill a pot with water and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once boiling, add the tagliatelle and cook until done.
- 2
In a pan, combine tomato sauce, basil leaves, mascarpone, and crème fraîche. Mix until you have a nice orange sauce.
- 3
Season with salt, pepper, and a little parmesan. Once the sauce thickens, add the tagliatelle directly into the sauce and mix well.
- 4
Serve in a deep plate, top with cream from the burrata, and add some basil leaves with a drizzle of olive oil.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook tagliatelle to 1-2 minutes under package time (al dente) since it will finish cooking in the sauce, preventing overcooking and maintaining proper texture.timing1-2 minutes under
- ✓Heat mascarpone and crème fraîche to 140-160°F maximum to prevent breaking - dairy proteins coagulate above 180°F, causing the sauce to curdle.technique140-160°F maximum
- ✓Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining - the starch content (2-3%) acts as a natural emulsifier to bind the creamy sauce to the pasta.technique1 cup, 2-3% starch
- ✓Add burrata cream at room temperature just before serving because cold dairy will shock the warm sauce and cause it to seize or separate.ingredient
- ✓Toss pasta in the sauce for 30-60 seconds off heat to allow starches to absorb flavors without overcooking the delicate dairy components.timing30-60 seconds