Bucatini with Winter Pesto and Sweet Potatoes: Valentine’s Day dinner recipes ideas

Packed with delicious vegetables and pesto, this easy pasta dish can be ready in under half an hour. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together potato, onion, and 2 tablespoons oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake, stirring once, until potato and onion are tender, 24 to 26 minutes.

Meanwhile, place kale and parsley in a food processor. Pulse until chopped, 4 to 5 times. Add Parmesan, garlic, lemon zest, and juice. Pulse, scraping down the sides as needed, until finely chopped, 10 to 12 times. With the machine running, slowly add remaining 1/3 cup oil through the feed tube. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water before draining. Toss pasta with roasted vegetables, pesto, and pasta water. Serve topped with Parmesan and pine nuts.

Valentine’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate love. Dinner recipes that don’t require cooking skills can be a wonderful way to spend time with your loved ones. While there are different ways you can organize your dinner table at this particular occasion, there are some dishes that are universally enjoyed by all of us regardless of our personal preferences.