Have you been wanting to host a romantic dinner at home for your spouse? My husband and I are super busy, so it appears the only time we can spend time together is when I plan a romantic dinner at home. One of our favorite meals to make is this Gluten Free Cast Iron Skillet Baked Spaghetti dish. Simple, yet super delicious.These dinners at home are used to help us spend time together and to get to know each other even better, after all of these years.
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Here is how to pull off a romantic dinner at home:
Choose the main meal
When planning a romantic dinner at home, the main meal is most important. When I am planning a romantic dinner at home with my husband, I often have Barilla® Gluten Free Pasta on hand. You can find this brand at your local neighborhood Kroger store.
The right pasta can really help me create the best meal possible. One of my favorite meals to make my husband is this Gluten Free Cast Iron Skillet Baked Spaghetti dish. Simple, yet super delicious.
Surprise your spouse
Whether you have been married 10 years or 10 days, there is just something about being surprised. When planning that romantic dinner at home, surprise your spouse, they will love it. I know it can be hard to keep something like that on the down low, but it makes the dinner at home so much sweeter.
Start by planning the drinks
What kind of drinks will you have for your romantic dinner? Sparkling water or grape juice are both excellent choices. You can serve water if you want, but just plan on something. You will need something to help wash down the delicious meal you’re going to make for the romantic dinner.
Have fun with it
I love how I still giddy about planning a surprise dinner with my husband, even after all these years. One thing I learned about pulling off a romantic dinner at home is to have fun with it. Whether you dress up or wear your pajamas, your spouse will be happy because they are spending time with you. So, enjoy yourself and have fun with this romantic dinner at home.
Barilla® Gluten Free Pasta is my go-to ingredient for all of my pasta recipes. My family and I try to eat gluten-free as much as possible without sacrificing quality taste. Barilla is a brand we trust. If gluten-free is not your thing, that’s okay too. Barilla® offers a variety of selections to choose from.
Fun Date Night Ideas At Home
- Find a recipe that you both would love to make together in the kitchen.
- Wear your favorite dress or tie. Dress up like you are going out for a nice dinner in a restaurant.
- Enjoy your delicious dinner on the back porch and star gaze afterwards
- Watch a movie and eat your yummy dinner together.
- Play board games together, while eating your favorite dinner.
- After dinner, turn on some great dancing music and test your dancing skills. You might surprise yourself!
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Cast Iron Skillet Baked Spaghetti *Gluten Free*
Ingredients
- 12 oz box Barilla Gluten Free Spaghetti
- 4 Tbsp Butter
- 1/3 Cup Gluten Free Flour
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 Tsp Pepper
- 2 Cloves Garlic minced
- 3 Cups Milk
- 2 Cups Shredded Italian Cheese
- 1/3 Cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 8 oz Smoked Sausage sliced
- Gluten Free French Bread optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook Barilla Gluten Free Spaghetti according to the box.
- While the pasta is cooking, saute diced smoked sausage in cast iron dutch oven until it gets caramelized. Remove from dutch oven and set aside.
- Melt butter in dutch oven.
- Stir in flour, salt, 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning, pepper, and garlic.
- Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in milk and heat to a boil while stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Stir in cheeses.
- Fold in Barilla Gluten Free Spaghetti and sausage.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning and bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve with Gluten Free French Bread.
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Stacey Werner - client says
Such a great take on baked spaghetti! I am definitely going to try this one.
Cheryl says
I’ve never made spaghetti in a skillet. It looks good!
Christy G. says
This looks delicious. I’m sure my family would love it. Thanks for posting!
Ilaria - Mozzarella Bites says
Looks good!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
I just asked for a new LARGE cast iron skillet for Christmas…and will be using it this weekend.
Love cooking this way, and your recipe sounds delicious.
Sarah James @ Tales From The Kitchen Shed says
Your baked spaghetti dish looks delicious, something new for me to try. I love your tips for a fun date night, thanks for sharing.
Erica says
This baked spaghetti looks amazing! I’ve been loving using my cast iron lately, this looks like what’s up next 😉
Aish Das-Padihari says
My kids are a big fan of pasta and spaghetti. I should make this for them.
Fred says
Looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Sarah L says
That does look like a tasty dinner. I’d wear my pearls…
Tanya says
Yummy. This is perfect for a date night meal.
Ilaria - Mozzarella Bites says
It looks absolutely delicious! I’ve never tried Gluten free spaghetti, I think I definitely will!
Margot says
This looks amazing! Why I have never thought of making spaghetti in my cast iron pan… Thanks for the tip 🙂
Corina @ Searching for Spice says
It sounds like a really delicious pasta dish and i love your ideas for date night at home. My husband loves board games so he’d love this pasta dish alongside his favourite game!
Sarah says
I have a beautiful skillet that I never seem to use! That’s going to change now!
Jacqueline (PiperCooks) says
Looks like a great dish!
Derek | Dad With A Pan says
My son would love this! Its Barrilla or nothing in our house!
Lynn | The Road to Honey says
There really is something romantic about Italian food, isn’t there? This is such a wonderful meal for date night & I bet your hubby is wishing that date night was every night if this beauty is the main event.
Ashley M says
WOW!! Gluten free too?! Yum! I will have to try this recipe!! I love cooking with my cast iron skillet! It is so versatile in the ways in which it can be used to cook or bake!!
Amy says
I love skillet dishes and I just got a new larger one for Christmas! This sounds super delicious!
Eileen Kelly says
I love pasta and making it in a skillet is great. Barilla’s gluten-free is a family favorite as well
Angie Fiack says
This looks so yummy, I’m definitely trying it.
Carla W says
Oh my goodness, this looks delicious!
Arlene Mccurdy says
i like to try the Skinny Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
sheila ressel says
I would like to make the 5 Ingredient Creamy One Pan Pasta.
Melissa Adams says
This is a perfect meal for my family. Thanks for the recipe!
Stephanie Fredrick says
Can’t wait to try this receipe!
patrick jones says
i haven’t cooked 2 much in a cast iron skillet! this looks good
Terri Ingham-Bollin says
Looks delicious and my son would LOVE this recipe! Absolutely going to have to try this week.
Carla W. says
Looks and sounds good.
Cheryl says
Sounds so deliciously easy 🙂
Arlene Mcc says
i think i would serve the sausage on the side
Julie Wood says
I love Cast Iron Cooking! It is so much fun and this recipe is so delicious and I want to make it for the family! We would love it.
Dani says
Looks yummy I am definitely going to give it a try.
crystal frey says
i dont have a cast iron skillet but im going to have to get one after seeing this lol
Kimberly Flickinger says
I have not tried cast iron cooking, but will definitely try now, looks delicious.
Carla W says
I have never had skillet spaghetti but I am going to try this for sure.
Kathy says
We use only Barilla Pasta never try Gluten free nd nvr cooked on cast Iron I will givee it try hope will not be over cooked.
Terri Ingham-Bollin says
Looks good and a quick and easy midweek dinner.
Cheryl says
Spaghetti is such a versatile dish.
Mary McCloy says
I can almost taste it now 🙂 lol ….. I have to get an iron skillet 🙂
Debra Miller says
I like this!
Jodi B says
Looks amazing! Thanks for the recipe!