$35.00 | 1,800 cal
A crowd-pleasing staple featuring perfectly cooked al dente spaghetti topped with Olive Garden’s signature homemade marinara. Their marinara is known for being smooth, herbaceous, and slightly sweet, prepared fresh daily with tomatoes, garlic, and a blend of Italian herbs.
Price
- Estimated Price: $35.00 – $45.00 *
Note: Prices vary significantly by location and whether you are ordering a “Family-Style Bundle” (which includes breadsticks and salad) or a “Large Round” a la carte.
Customize Options
Olive Garden is actually quite flexible with their pasta. If you are ordering this, you can usually:
- Add Protein: Add meatballs, Italian sausage, grilled chicken, or sautéed shrimp (additional cost).
- Pasta Swap: Switch spaghetti for fettuccine, angel hair, or whole grain lingine.
- Sauce Mix: Request “extra sauce” or a side of meat sauce (Bolognese).
- Cheese: Request extra freshly grated Parmesan on the side.
Calories
For a portion intended to serve 4 to 6 people:
- Total Calories: Approximately 1,800 – 2,400 kcal (roughly 310–400 kcal per individual serving).
- This does not include the complimentary breadsticks or salad.
Ingredients
While the exact trade-secret recipe is proprietary, the core components are:
- Pasta: Enriched semolina flour, water.
- Marinara Sauce: Tomato purée, diced tomatoes, sugar, soybean oil, salt, dehydrated onions, garlic, and spices (basil, oregano).
- Garnish: Fresh parsley or basil.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
Based on a 1/6th portion of a family meal:
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Total Fat | 8g |
| Saturated Fat | 1g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 780mg |
| Total Carbs | 72g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g |
| Sugars | 12g |
| Protein | 11g |
Allergens
- Contains: Wheat/Gluten.
- Vegetarian: Yes.
- Vegan: Yes (The marinara and the standard dried pasta at Olive Garden do not contain animal products).
- Cross-Contamination: Likely processed in a facility that handles dairy, eggs, and soy.
