A classic Italian-American staple featuring spaghetti topped with Olive Garden’s homemade meat sauce (or marinara) and three hearty meatballs. The meat sauce is typically made with pan-seared beef and Italian sausage for a rich, savory flavor.
Price
- Dinner Entrée: Approximately $16.78
- Lunch-Sized Favorite: Approximately $10.99 (served with 2 meatballs instead of 3).
Note: Prices vary by location.
Customize Options
Olive Garden is quite flexible with their pasta dishes. Common customizations include:
- Sauce Swap: Choose between Traditional Marinara (Vegetarian), Meat Sauce, or even Five Cheese Marinara.
- Pasta Type: While served with spaghetti by default, you can request swaps like Angel Hair, Rigatoni, or Gluten-Free Rotini.
- Toppings: Add extra meatballs (+$3.79 for 3), Italian Sausage, or even Grilled Chicken for an additional cost.
- Low Salt/Oil: You can request the kitchen to use less salt or substitute butter for olive oil where possible.
Calories
- Dinner Portion: 1,120 Calories
- Lunch Portion: 680 Calories
Ingredients
While proprietary, the standard components include:
- Pasta: Enriched semolina flour, water (egg is used in some pasta types, but standard spaghetti is typically egg-free).
- Meatballs: Ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan cheese, garlic, and Italian seasonings.
- Meat Sauce: Pan-seared beef, Italian sausage, crushed tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs.
- Marinara Sauce: Tomato puree, diced tomatoes, garlic, sugar, and Italian herbs.
Nutrition (Dinner Portion)
| Nutrient | Value |
| Total Fat | 50g |
| Saturated Fat | 19g |
| Sodium | 1,660mg |
| Total Carbs | 106g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7g |
| Sugars | 13g |
| Protein | 62g |
Allergens
- Wheat/Gluten: High (contained in pasta and meatball breadcrumbs).
- Dairy: Contained in the meatballs (parmesan) and potentially the meat sauce.
- Egg: Used as a binder in the meatballs.
- Soy: Often present in the oil or breading components.
- Cross-Contamination: Olive Garden notes that all pastas are cooked in the same water, posing a risk for gluten-sensitive guests.
