Girl Dinner Pasta Board (Printable)

A playful platter with spaghetti, penne, farfalle, grilled chicken, and marinara, Alfredo, and pesto sauces.

# 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 It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti, penne, and farfalle separately according to package instructions. Drain and toss each 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 per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
04 - Heat marinara, Alfredo, and pesto sauces in separate small saucepans over low heat.
05 - Place the three types of pasta in distinct sections on a large serving board or platter.
06 - Place grilled chicken strips alongside the pasta on the board.
07 - Spoon each warmed sauce into small bowls and position them on the serving board.
08 - Arrange Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and sliced black olives in 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 as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everyone gets to be picky without anyone actually complaining about dinner.
  • It looks impressive but uses things you probably already have in the fridge.
  • Cleanup is shockingly easy since everything lives on one board.
  • Leftovers turn into the best next-day lunch bowls.
02 -
  • Do not skip letting the chicken rest after grilling or it will be dry and sad.
  • Toss the pasta with olive oil right after draining or you will end up with a stuck-together mess.
  • Warm the sauces gently because Alfredo especially will split if you crank the heat too high.
03 -
  • Use a wooden or marble board instead of a regular plate, it makes the whole thing feel more special and Instagram-worthy.
  • If your Alfredo sauce looks too thick, whisk in a tablespoon of pasta water to loosen it up and make it creamier.
  • Slice the chicken on a diagonal for longer, prettier strips that look like they came from a restaurant.
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