A signature Olive Garden classic featuring a blend of Italian cheeses, ziti pasta, and a proprietary five-cheese marinara sauce. This dish is oven-baked until the cheese is bubbly and golden, then topped with a crispy layer of toasted breadcrumbs and even more cheese for added texture.
Price
- Individual Entree: Generally ranges from $16.99 to $18.99 (prices vary by location).
- Lunch-Sized Portion: Typically available for around $11.99 – $13.99.
- Family-Style Pan (Serves 4–6): Approximately $49.99.
Customize Option
- Add Protein: You can customize the dish by adding Grilled Chicken, Sautéed Shrimp, or Italian Sausage.
- Sauce Adjustment: You can request extra marinara or substitute the five-cheese marinara for regular marinara or meat sauce.
- Side Substitutions: While it comes with unlimited breadsticks and soup or salad, you can customize the salad to remove toppings like onions or olives.
Calories
- Dinner Portion: 1,170 – 1,220 calories
- Lunch Portion: 630 – 640 calories
- Family-Style Pan: ~4,680 calories total
Ingredients
While Olive Garden does not release its full industrial ingredient list, the dish is composed of:
- Pasta: Ziti (tubular pasta).
- Five-Cheese Blend: Mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, Ricotta, and Fontina (some variations use Asiago or Provolone).
- Sauce: Five-cheese marinara (a blend of traditional marinara and Alfredo-style cream sauce).
- Topping: Panko breadcrumbs, garlic, butter/olive oil, and grated Parmesan/Romano.
Nutrition (Dinner Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Total Fat | 71g |
| Saturated Fat | 36g |
| Trans Fat | 1g |
| Cholesterol | 185mg |
| Sodium | 2,160mg – 2,440mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 103g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6g |
| Sugars | 16g – 19g |
| Protein | 45g |
Allergens
- Contains: Wheat (Gluten), Milk (Dairy), and Eggs.
- Vegetarian Status: This dish is classified as Vegetarian (contains dairy/eggs but no meat).
- Cross-Contamination: May be processed in an environment with Soy or Tree Nuts.
