A decadent seafood twist on a classic Italian favorite. This dish features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich, velvety cream sauce with crispy bacon and roasted red peppers. It is served over a bed of al dente spaghetti.
Price
- Shrimp Carbonara: approximately $25.79
- Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara: approximately $28.99
Note: Prices vary by location and are subject to change.
Customize Option
Olive Garden offers several ways to modify this dish:
- Pasta Swap: Switch the spaghetti for fettuccine, angel hair, rigatoni, or gluten-free rotini.
- Additions: You can add extra sautéed shrimp, grilled chicken, or even garden vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms.
- Sauce Adjustment: Request “light sauce” or “extra sauce” depending on your preference.
- Cheese: Freshly grated Parmesan can be added tableside.
Calories
- Per Serving: 1,200 Calories
- (The Chicken & Shrimp version is higher at approximately 1,390 calories).
Ingredients
While the exact proprietary recipe is kept under wraps, the core components of the dish include:
- Proteins: Sautéed shrimp, crispy bacon bits.
- Pasta: Spaghetti.
- Sauce: Heavy cream, butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and egg (used to emulsify the carbonara sauce).
- Vegetables: Roasted red peppers.
- Garnish: Fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Based on a single serving of Shrimp Carbonara:
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
| Total Fat | 81g | 104% |
| Saturated Fat | 46g | 230% |
| Trans Fat | 2.5g | — |
| Cholesterol | 450mg | 150% |
| Sodium | 1710mg | 74% |
| Total Carbs | 63g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 14% |
| Sugars | 10g | — |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
Allergens
This dish contains several major allergens:
- Shellfish: Shrimp.
- Dairy: Butter, heavy cream, Parmesan/Romano cheeses.
- Egg: Used in the carbonara sauce preparation.
- Wheat/Gluten: The standard spaghetti noodles (can be substituted for gluten-free rotini).
- Garlic & Onion: Present in the sauce and seasonings.
