Food Pairing - Pasta

If you're planning on cooking a pasta dish for a romantic evening at home or just a causal dinner, the key to pairing it well with wine is to match the wine to the type of sauce you are using. Chianti is the classic for any tangy red tomato or vodka sauce, as the dry red wine plays nicely with the bold sauce.
If you are serving a cream sauce with butter or cheese flavors, Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay are both great options. The creamy flavors in both of these wines will complement the cream in the sauce, bringing out the richness in the dish. One of these whites is also a great choice if you are tossing your pasta with fresh veggies in a simple garlic and olive oil combination.
Then, if you really want to impress, pick a dessert to match! Chocolate or ice cream to go with the red wine, sorbet or fresh fruit topped with honey with your white.