This Epic Pasta Charcuterie Board is the ultimate centerpiece for any holiday gathering or special occasion. Loaded with beef meatballs, steak tips, Italian sausage, and all the fixings, it’s a fun, customizable way to bring everyone together around the table!
Skillet or grill pan (for cooking steak tips and sausage)
Saucepan (for warming sauces)
Colander (for draining pasta)
Cutting board and knife (for slicing meats)
Serving plates and utensils for guests
Ingredients
For the Meats:
1lbBeef Meatballscooked (homemade or store-bought)
1 lbItalian Beef Sausagegrilled and sliced
1 lbSteak Tips, sirloin filetseared and sliced thin
For the Pasta:
8ozSpaghetti: 8 ozcooked
8ozPenne: 8 ozcooked
2tablespoonOlive Oilfor tossing pasta
For the Sauces:
1 ½cupsMarinara Sauce
1 ½cupsAlfredo Sauce
1cupsPesto Sauce
For the Sides & Toppings:
6-8Garlic Rolls
4-6Garlic Toast
4cupsCaesar Saladprepared
¼cupSun-Dried Tomatoes
¼cupArtichoke Heartsdrained
¼cupCapers
2tablespoonRed Pepper Flakesoptional
¼cupFresh Basilchopped
Instructions
Cook Pasta: Prepare your pasta according to package instructions. Once drained, drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Beef and Meats: Sear steak tips, grill sausages, and prepare meatballs until fully cooked. Whole cuts should be cooked to an internal temperature of 140 F and Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 F, as measured by a meat thermometer.
Sauces: Warm up your marinara, alfredo, and pesto sauces and place them in ceramic bowls.
Arrange the Board: Start by placing the meats at the center and surround them with the sauces. Add the cooked pasta next, then fill in the gaps with Caesar salad, garlic rolls, and extra toppings for a layered presentation.
Finishing Touch: Place tongs and serving utensils around the board to make it easy for guests to serve themselves.