Girl Dinner Pasta Board (Printable Copy)

A vibrant platter with three pastas, sauces, and grilled chicken, ideal for sharing and flavor variety.

# What You Need:

→ Pastas

01 - 3.5 oz spaghetti
02 - 3.5 oz penne
03 - 3.5 oz farfalle

→ Chicken

04 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
07 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Sauces

08 - 1 cup marinara sauce
09 - 1 cup Alfredo sauce
10 - 1 cup pesto sauce

→ Toppings & Garnishes

11 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
14 - ¼ cup black olives, sliced
15 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

# How to Make:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti, penne, and farfalle separately according to package instructions. Drain each and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
02 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
04 - Heat marinara, Alfredo, and pesto sauces separately in small saucepans over low heat.
05 - Arrange the three types of pasta in distinct sections on a large serving board or platter.
06 - Place grilled chicken strips alongside the pasta sections on the board.
07 - Spoon each sauce into small bowls and place them on the platter.
08 - Add Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and black olives in separate bowls or piles on the board.
09 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the pasta just before serving.
10 - Invite guests to mix and match pastas, sauces, and toppings freely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get to build your own plate exactly how you want it, mixing pastas and sauces without committing to one flavor.
  • Its interactive and social, so everyone hovers around the board, talking and tasting instead of sitting formally.
  • Cleanup is surprisingly easy since everything gets arranged on one platter and people serve themselves.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, and you can experiment with new sauce combinations the next day.
02 -
  • Toss each pasta with olive oil immediately after draining or they will clump into a sticky mass by the time you assemble the board.
  • Let the chicken rest after grilling or all the juices will run out when you slice it, leaving the strips dry.
  • Warm the sauces gently over low heat so they dont break or bubble over, and keep them warm until serving.
03 -
  • Use a large wooden board or ceramic platter with raised edges to keep sauces from dripping off the sides.
  • Prep all your components ahead of time and assemble the board just before guests arrive so everything stays fresh and warm.
  • Dont skip the final drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil—it adds gloss and ties all the flavors together in a way that feels restaurant-quality.
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