These are all super simple ideas to have a great dinner date night at home. It’s cheaper than eating out plus it makes it taste so much better!
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Charcuterie Board
Pancetta Pasta
Charcuterie Board
Here are all the items I use when I make a charcuterie board at home for my wife and I!
One of your favorite dried meats that pairs well with all sorts of fruits and cheeses!
Priano Italian Dry-Cured Ham Prosciutto, 3 oz
Another great dried meats, plus this selection has different seasonings!
Specially Selected Salami Charcuterie Trio, 12 oz
Aldi’s has the best, sweetest black berries! They pair wonderfully with the other meats and cheese.
Blackberries, 6 oz
Another sweet fruit to pair with the meats and cheeses
Strawberries, 1 lb
One of my wife’s favorite to add to the board!
Raspberries, 6 oz
Absolute favorite cheese to pair. The mouth feel from the goat cheese plus the sweetness of the honey pairs so well with the saltiness of the dried meats!
Emporium Selection Honey Goat Cheese Log, 4 oz
Another great choice, perfect for the holidays too! The spice from the cinnamon doesn’t over power the rest of the flavors!
Emporium Selection Cranberry Cinnamon Flavored Goat Cheese Log, 6 oz
Another great cheese to pair!
Emporium Selection Brie Cheese Round, 8 oz
We love the cashews with our boards. We typically get sea salt but feel free to get no salt if you choose!
Southern Grove Cashew Halves and Pieces with Sea Salt, 14 oz
This is the perfect contrast to the sea salt cashews. The honey roasted flavor pairs so well with the fruits and meats!
Blue Diamond Almonds, Classic and Sweet Honey Roasted Flavored Snack Nuts for Snacking, Lunches, Holiday, On-The-Go, Kids and Adults, 14oz Bag
A cheap alternative to Ritz that still has the same flavor!
Savoritz Wheat Round Crackers, 12.9 oz
Slice and toast the bread, but before you bake it season it with whatever you like! We do some lemon olive oil, salt, pepper and oregano!
Specially Selected Take & Bake French Baguette, 9.5 oz
I love the drier wines and feel like this pairs well with all the items in the board!
Quarter Cut Chardonnay White Wine, 750 ml
My wife prefers the sweeter wines and this is her typical go too!
Risata Moscato D'Asti - 750ml Bottle
You can’t have a good charcuterie board with the board itself!!
Charcuterie Board & Knife Set - Bamboo Tray
Pancetta Pasta
Use one packet of this pancetta, cook them in the pan till the get a nice brownish color to them!
Boar's Head Diced Pancetta
Then you’ll need to get a long cut pasta, we love using this linguine from Walmart. Cook it to your preference and set aside to add to the end!
Pastificio Bragagnolo, Linguine 811 Bronze-Drawn, 100% Italian Pasta, Made with Durum Wheat Semolina Flour, Non GMO (1 Pound Bag) - Consistently al Dente.
Then, you’ll cut off the woody end of asparagus and add it to the pan with your pancetta, cooking till tender!
Fresh Green Whole Asparagus, 1 Bunch Bundle
Dice and add to your pan once asparagus is ready!
Fresh Green Onions Bunch, Each
Add a spoonful after the spring onions and let cook for a minute or two!
Minced Garlic, 8 oz
Time to make the sauce! Add about 3/4 of this container to the pan that has all your goodies in it!
Swanson 100% Natural Chicken Stock, 32 oz Carton
Following the stock, add the whole container of mascarpone to help thicken it up!
BelGioioso Mascarpone Cheese, Specialty Spreadable Cheese, 8 oz Refrigerated Plastic Cup
Combine the cooked pasta, some fresh lemon juice and add some Parmesan cheese and BOOM! A wonderful date night meal made with no hassle!
