Girl Dinner Pasta Board (Printable)

A vibrant platter combining three pasta types, grilled chicken, and rich sauces for a flavorful meal.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook spaghetti, penne, and farfalle individually according to package directions. Drain each, then toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
02 - Preheat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Coat chicken breasts with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
03 - Grill chicken breasts for 5 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) and juices run clear. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
04 - Gently heat marinara, Alfredo, and pesto sauces separately in small saucepans over low heat until warmed through.
05 - Arrange the three pasta varieties in distinct sections on a large serving platter.
06 - Place grilled chicken strips alongside pasta and present each sauce in small bowls on the platter.
07 - Distribute Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and sliced olives in small piles or bowls on the board.
08 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the pasta just before serving.
09 - Encourage guests to mix and match pastas, sauces, and garnishes as desired for a playful experience.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everyone gets to build their perfect bite without arguing over sauce preferences.
  • It looks impressive but requires zero plating skills—just arrange and let people dive in.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully because the components stay separate until serving.
02 -
  • Do not skip resting the chicken—slicing it hot turns tender meat dry and sad.
  • Toss the pasta with oil immediately after draining or it will fuse into one giant noodle clump by the time you plate.
03 -
  • Use a wooden board or a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment—it contains spills and makes cleanup easier.
  • Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the pasta just before serving so it glistens and smells like summer.
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