Olive Garden Create Your Own Pasta
Olive Garden Create Your Own Pasta starts at $13.99: pick one of six pasta shapes, one of six sauces, and add toppings such as meatballs, grilled chicken or shrimp for an extra charge. Calories run from about 490 for spaghetti with marinara to over 1,400 with alfredo and crispy chicken.
The Olive Garden Create Your Own Pasta is a classic entrées item on the Olive Garden Menu, priced at $13.99 ($13.99 to $17.99 depending on your state).
Ingredients Summary
Pasta choice of fettuccine, angel hair, bucatini, rigatoni, spaghetti or gluten free rotini; sauce choice of alfredo, spicy alfredo, creamy mushroom, five cheese marinara, marinara or meat sauce; toppings including meatballs, Italian sausage, grilled chicken, crispy chicken fritta, crispy shrimp fritta, sautéed shrimp and broccoli.
Taste Profile
Whatever you build. Marinara and angel hair eat light; alfredo and rigatoni eat like a casserole. The toppings are the same proteins used on the named entrées.
The sauce sets the calories: marinara around 70 per serving, meat sauce about 300, alfredo about 440. Toppings add 130 for grilled chicken to over 500 for meatballs.
Healthier alternative: Angel hair with marinara and grilled chicken lands near 650 calories and 40 g of protein.
“The best value on the dinner menu if you want a plain pasta, and the most fun for picky eaters. The named dishes exist because most people cannot resist alfredo; this lets you build a lighter plate for less.”
Menu Hacks & Pro Tips
Every add-on and choice offered when you order the Create Your Own Pasta, with the extra cost. Included choices cost nothing.
Choose a Pasta
| Rigatoni (V) | Included | |
| Spaghetti (V) | Included | |
| Angel Hair (V) | Included | |
| Gluten-Free Rotini (V) | Included | |
| Bucatini (V) | Included |
Choose a Sauce
| Marinara (G) (V) | Included | |
| Five Cheese Marinara (V) | Included | |
| Meat Sauce (G) | Included | |
| Creamy Mushroom (V) | Included | |
| No Sauce | Included |
Add Your Toppings
| Add Three Meatballs | +$4.29 | |
| Add Two Italian Sausage | +$4.29 | |
| Add One Crispy Chicken Fritta | +$4.29 | |
| Add One Grilled Chicken | +$4.49 | |
| Add 16 Sautéed Shrimp | +$6.79 | |
| Add Broccoli | +$3.79 | |
| Add 16 Crispy Shrimp Fritta | +$6.79 |
Choose Soup or Salad (Included With Your Entree)
| Famous House SaladDefault | Included | |
| Chicken & Gnocchi | Included | |
| Pasta e Fagioli | Included | |
| Minestrone (V) | Included | |
| Zuppa Toscana | Included | |
| No, Thank You. | Included |
Would you like to add a Beverage? (Optional)
| Raspberry Lemonade | +$4.29 | |
| Bellini Peach-Raspberry Iced Tea | +$4.29 | |
| Mango Passion Fruit Iced Tea | +$4.29 | |
| Strawberry Passionfruit Limonata | +$4.79 | |
| Sweet Pear Limonata | +$4.79 | |
| Half Lemonade + Half Tea | +$3.69 | |
| Classic Lemonade | +$3.99 | |
| Iced Tea | +$3.99 | |
| Iced Sweet Tea | +$3.99 | |
| Soft Drink | +$3.99 | |
| Confetti Pink Moscato-Bottle, Rosé Wine | +$25.50 | |
| Moscato Primo Amore-Bottle, White Wine | +$25.50 | |
| Roscato Rosso Dolce-Bottle, Red Wine | +$25.50 | |
| No, Thank You | Included |
Would you like to add a $6 Take Home entrée?
| Five Cheese Ziti | +$6.00 | |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | +$6.00 | |
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | +$6.00 |
Dietary Information
Allergens depend on the build. Marinara or tomato sauce with plain pasta is vegan; alfredo and cheese sauces contain dairy; all wheat pastas contain gluten.
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition by component
| Component | Cal | Fat (g) | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Sodium (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fettuccine | 350 | 2.5 | 67 | 12 | 10 |
| Angel Hair | 350 | 2.5 | 67 | 12 | 10 |
| Bucatini | 410 | 3 | 81 | 15 | 0 |
| Gluten-Free Rotini | 380 | 3.5 | 77 | 9 | 260 |
| Rigatoni | 440 | 6 | 83 | 14 | 10 |
| Spaghetti | 340 | 3.5 | 67 | 12 | 10 |
| Spicy Alfredo Sauce | 980 | 97 | 15 | 18 | 1400 |
| Alfredo Sauce | 870 | 87 | 11 | 15 | 1200 |
| Creamy Mushroom Sauce | 860 | 87 | 13 | 10 | 1090 |
| Five Cheese Marinara | 400 | 33 | 17 | 11 | 1300 |
| Marinara | 150 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 1280 |
| Meat Sauce | 300 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 1040 |
| Crispy Shrimp Fritta | 220 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 810 |
| Crispy Chicken Fritta | 240 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 730 |
| Grilled Chicken | 130 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 540 |
| Italian Sausage (2 Links) | 470 | 39 | 2 | 27 | 1140 |
| Meatballs (3) | 480 | 40 | 7 | 23 | 1060 |
| Sauteed Shrimp | 170 | 3.5 | 1 | 33 | 410 |
| Broccoli | 150 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 220 |
Nutritional values are based on standard recipes and may vary by location or customization. Compare this item with the rest of the menu on our complete Olive Garden nutrition facts page.
Most Ordered Together
A side of meatballs adds protein to any build for a few dollars.
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Create Your Own Pasta Price by State
Olive Garden prices differ by market. The typical price of $13.99 is the most common one across the states below; California, New York and Alaska run highest.
| State | Price | vs typical |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $13.99 | — |
| Alaska | $17.99 | +$4.00 |
| Arizona | $15.99 | +$2.00 |
| Arkansas | $13.99 | — |
| California | $15.99 | +$2.00 |
| Colorado | $13.99 | — |
| Connecticut | $13.99 | — |
| Delaware | $13.99 | — |
| Florida | $13.99 | — |
| Georgia | $13.99 | — |
| Idaho | $13.99 | — |
| Illinois | $15.99 | +$2.00 |
| Indiana | $13.99 | — |
| Iowa | $13.99 | — |
| Kansas | $13.99 | — |
| Kentucky | $13.99 | — |
| Louisiana | $13.99 | — |
| Maine | $14.99 | +$1.00 |
| Maryland | $13.99 | — |
| Massachusetts | $14.99 | +$1.00 |
| Michigan | $13.99 | — |
| Minnesota | $14.99 | +$1.00 |
| Mississippi | $13.99 | — |
| Missouri | $13.99 | — |
| Montana | $13.99 | — |
| Nebraska | $13.99 | — |
| Nevada | $14.99 | +$1.00 |
| New Hampshire | $13.99 | — |
| New Jersey | $13.99 | — |
| New Mexico | $13.99 | — |
| New York | $15.99 | +$2.00 |
| North Carolina | $13.99 | — |
| North Dakota | $13.99 | — |
| Ohio | $13.99 | — |
| Oklahoma | $13.99 | — |
| Oregon | $15.99 | +$2.00 |
| Pennsylvania | $13.99 | — |
| Rhode Island | $13.99 | — |
| South Carolina | $13.99 | — |
| South Dakota | $13.99 | — |
| Tennessee | $13.99 | — |
| Texas | $13.99 | — |
| Utah | $13.99 | — |
| Vermont | $13.99 | — |
| Virginia | $13.99 | — |
| Washington | $15.99 | +$2.00 |
| West Virginia | $13.99 | — |
| Wisconsin | $13.99 | — |
| Wyoming | $13.99 | — |
Common Questions
How much is Create Your Own Pasta at Olive Garden?
The base price is $13.99 for pasta and sauce. Toppings add a few dollars each, with proteins at the higher end.
Which pastas can I choose?
Fettuccine, angel hair, bucatini, rigatoni, spaghetti and gluten free rotini.
Which sauces are available?
Alfredo, spicy alfredo, creamy mushroom, five cheese marinara, marinara and meat sauce.
How many calories is Create Your Own Pasta?
It depends on the build. Spaghetti with marinara is about 490 calories; fettuccine with alfredo is about 1,220; each protein topping adds 130 to 520.
Can I make it vegan?
Yes. Any wheat pasta or rotini with marinara or tomato sauce and broccoli is vegan per the official guide.