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    This Viral, $7-Per-Serving "Lobster Pasta" Might Actually Be The Perfect Valentine's Day Recipe

    If you still don't know what to cook for Valentine's Day dinner, this viral recipe is well worth the hype — and way cheaper than a night out.

    Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so perhaps you're still thinking about your dinner plans with that special someone. Personally, I'll be cooking! After falling for far too many overpriced Valentine's Day meals out, my husband and I made a vow to one another that from now on, we're cooking at home on this extremely commercialized day of love.

    The dogs from "Lady and the Tramp" sharing pasta

    So as I was searching for the perfect meal to cook this year, one popped up over and over on my Instagram and TikTok feeds: Five-ingredient Trader Joe's "lobster pasta." I first saw this recipe posted by @traderjoes5itemsorless, an Instagram account that I love and reference often for dinner inspo.