Olive Garden Spaghetti & Meatballs
Olive Garden Spaghetti & Meatballs costs $18.28 for the dinner plate with 970 calories: spaghetti with your choice of marinara or meat sauce topped with three beef and pork meatballs. Lunch and lighter portions serve fewer meatballs for less.
The Olive Garden Spaghetti & Meatballs is a classic entrées item on the Olive Garden Menu, priced at $18.28 ($17.98 to $23.78 depending on your state). A standard serving contains 970 calories.
Ingredients Summary
Spaghetti, a choice of homemade marinara or meat sauce, and three meatballs made from beef and pork, finished with parmesan.
Taste Profile
Straightforward and generous. The meatballs are dense and seasoned with herbs and cheese; marinara keeps the plate lighter, meat sauce makes it heartier.
The dinner plate with marinara has 62 g of fat and 2,110 mg of sodium. Meat sauce adds about 150 calories.
Healthier alternative: Spaghetti with marinara without meatballs is 490 calories; the lunch spaghetti and meatballs is about 800.
“A kid friendly, no surprises plate that delivers exactly what it promises. The meatballs are the reason to order it over plain spaghetti.”
Menu Hacks & Pro Tips
Every add-on and choice offered when you order the Spaghetti & Meatballs, with the extra cost. Included choices cost nothing.
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 |
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
Contains dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten and soy, plus beef and pork. Not vegetarian.
Nutritional Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 970kcal | 49% |
| Total Fat | 62g | 79% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 92g | 33% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Sodium | 2110mg | 92% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Trans Fat | 2.5g | |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Dietary Fiber | 7g | 25% |
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 turns spaghetti with marinara into this dish for less at some locations.
Allergen Information
The official Olive Garden allergen guide lists dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy for the Spaghetti & Meatballs. Kitchens share fryers and prep areas, so cross-contact is possible. See the full Olive Garden allergen menu.
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Spaghetti & Meatballs Price by State
Olive Garden prices differ by market. The typical price of $18.28 is the most common one across the states below; California, New York and Alaska run highest.
| State | Price | vs typical |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $18.28 | — |
| Alaska | $23.78 | +$5.50 |
| Arizona | $20.78 | +$2.50 |
| Arkansas | $17.98 | −$0.30 |
| California | $20.98 | +$2.70 |
| Colorado | $18.48 | +$0.20 |
| Connecticut | $18.48 | +$0.20 |
| Delaware | $18.28 | — |
| Florida | $18.28 | — |
| Georgia | $17.98 | −$0.30 |
| Idaho | $18.28 | — |
| Illinois | $20.78 | +$2.50 |
| Indiana | $18.28 | — |
| Iowa | $18.28 | — |
| Kansas | $18.28 | — |
| Kentucky | $18.28 | — |
| Louisiana | $17.98 | −$0.30 |
| Maine | $19.48 | +$1.20 |
| Maryland | $18.28 | — |
| Massachusetts | $19.48 | +$1.20 |
| Michigan | $17.98 | −$0.30 |
| Minnesota | $19.48 | +$1.20 |
| Mississippi | $17.98 | −$0.30 |
| Missouri | $17.98 | −$0.30 |
| Montana | $18.48 | +$0.20 |
| Nebraska | $17.98 | −$0.30 |
| Nevada | $19.48 | +$1.20 |
| New Hampshire | $18.28 | — |
| New Jersey | $18.28 | — |
| New Mexico | $17.98 | −$0.30 |
| New York | $20.78 | +$2.50 |
| North Carolina | $17.98 | −$0.30 |
| North Dakota | $18.28 | — |
| Ohio | $18.28 | — |
| Oklahoma | $18.28 | — |
| Oregon | $20.98 | +$2.70 |
| Pennsylvania | $18.28 | — |
| Rhode Island | $18.28 | — |
| South Carolina | $18.28 | — |
| South Dakota | $17.98 | −$0.30 |
| Tennessee | $18.28 | — |
| Texas | $18.28 | — |
| Utah | $18.28 | — |
| Vermont | $18.28 | — |
| Virginia | $18.28 | — |
| Washington | $20.98 | +$2.70 |
| West Virginia | $18.28 | — |
| Wisconsin | $18.28 | — |
| Wyoming | $18.28 | — |
Common Questions
How much is spaghetti and meatballs at Olive Garden?
The dinner plate costs $18.28 at the typical US price. Lunch and lighter portions cost less.
How many calories are in spaghetti and meatballs?
With marinara the dinner plate has 970 calories; the meat sauce version is about 1,120. The lunch portion is 800 calories and the lighter portion 690.
How many meatballs come with it?
Three on the dinner plate, two on the lighter portion and lunch portion.
What are Olive Garden meatballs made of?
A beef and pork blend with breadcrumbs, parmesan and Italian seasoning, baked rather than fried.
Can I choose the sauce?
Yes. Marinara or meat sauce, selected when ordering.