Girl Dinner Pasta Board (Printable)

A vibrant board with spaghetti, penne, farfalle, grilled chicken, and three sauces for mix-and-match enjoyment.

# 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 and black 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 directions. 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 separately in small saucepans over low heat.
05 - Place the three pasta varieties in separate sections on a large serving board or platter. Arrange the grilled chicken strips alongside.
06 - Spoon each sauce into small bowls and set on the board. Add bowls or piles of Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, basil, and olives.
07 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the pasta just before serving.
08 - Encourage guests to mix and match pastas, sauces, and toppings according to their preferences.

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everyone gets to build exactly what they want, no arguments about toppings or sauce preferences.
  • It looks impressive but uses simple pantry staples and basic cooking techniques.
  • Leftovers are nearly impossible because people keep going back for just one more bite.
02 -
  • Do not skip salting the pasta water, it is your only chance to season the noodles from the inside out.
  • Resting the chicken after grilling is not optional, cutting it too early turns juicy strips into dry shreds.
  • Warm sauces always taste better and coat the pasta more evenly than cold ones straight from the jar.
03 -
  • Use a wooden cutting board or a large ceramic platter to make the presentation feel rustic and inviting.
  • Toss the pasta with a tiny bit of the sauce before plating if you want it to look glossy and cohesive instead of plain.
  • Grill extra chicken and keep it warm in foil, people always eat more than you expect when the food is this fun to assemble.
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