Girl Dinner Pasta Board (Print Version)

A shareable platter of three pastas, sauces, grilled chicken strips, and fresh garnishes ready to enjoy.

# What You’ll 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, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Sauces

09 - 1 cup marinara sauce
10 - 1 cup Alfredo sauce
11 - 1 cup pesto sauce

→ Toppings & Garnishes

12 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
15 - ¼ cup black olives, sliced
16 - 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 individually 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 breasts for 5 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked 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 until warmed through.
05 - Arrange the three types of pasta in distinct sections on a large serving board or platter. Place grilled chicken strips alongside.
06 - Spoon each sauce into small bowls placed on the board. Add Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, basil, and olives in separate bowls or piles.
07 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the pasta just before serving.
08 - Invite guests to mix and match pastas, sauces, chicken, and toppings as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Everyone gets to be a chef, mixing and matching their perfect bite without anyone feeling left out.
  • It looks stunning on the table but takes barely an hour to pull together, so you can actually enjoy your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • The leftovers (if there are any) work beautifully cold the next day, making it secretly one of the easiest meal-prep solutions ever.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the pasta thinking it'll soften on the board—it keeps cooking slightly as it cools, so aim for just barely al dente or you'll end up with mush by the time everyone's finished building.
  • The magic isn't in perfect execution; it's in letting people mix things they wouldn't normally combine and discovering they actually love it.
03 -
  • Warm your serving board or platter before you start adding pasta—it keeps everything at a better temperature longer and somehow makes it all taste better too.
  • The moment someone tries a combination you didn't think of and loves it, stop worrying about what you "should" have made and just watch people find their own way into this meal.
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