$14.99 | 1,040 cal
Five hearty Italian meatballs baked in Olive Garden’s homemade marinara sauce, topped with a melted blend of Italian cheeses (typically mozzarella, parmesan, and provolone) and finished with toasted breadcrumbs for a slight crunch.
Price
- Average Price: $14.99
- Note: Prices vary significantly by location (e.g., higher in metropolitan areas like New York or California).
Customize Option
While this is a standard appetizer, common modifications include:
- Extra Sauce: You can request extra marinara or even swap it for Meat Sauce (for an additional charge).
- No Breadcrumbs: If you prefer a softer texture without the crunch.
- Cheese Adjustment: You can ask for extra cheese or no cheese.
- Side Pairing: Often served as an appetizer, but you can ask to add them as a topping to a “Create Your Own Pasta” dish.
Calories
- Total: 1,040 calories
- Calories from Fat: 750
Ingredients
The core components of the dish include:
- Meatballs: A blend of ground beef, Italian seasonings, breadcrumbs, egg, and garlic. (Note: Olive Garden’s standard meatballs are typically all-beef, unlike some traditional recipes that use a beef/pork/veal mix).
- Marinara Sauce: Tomatoes, garlic, onions, basil, and Italian herbs.
- Cheese Topping: A blend of mozzarella, parmesan, and Romano cheeses.
- Breadcrumbs: Toasted with butter and Italian herbs.
Nutrition
Based on a single serving (appetizer size):
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
| Total Fat | 83g | 106% |
| Saturated Fat | 40g | 200% |
| Trans Fat | 3.5g | — |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 2,800mg | 122% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber | 6g | 21% |
| Sugars | 5g | — |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
Allergens
The Meatballs Parmigiana contains the following major allergens:
- Dairy: (Cheese blend, butter in breadcrumbs, and potential milk in meatballs).
- Egg: (Used as a binder in the meatballs).
- Wheat / Gluten: (Breadcrumbs in the meatballs and on top).
- Soy: (Often found in the oil or processed ingredients).
- Garlic/Onion: Present in both the meat and the sauce.
