Olive Garden Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Olive Garden Spaghetti with Meat Sauce costs $13.99 and has 640 calories: spaghetti topped with the house meat sauce of pan seared beef and Italian sausage. It is one of the two cheapest entrées on the dinner menu.
The Olive Garden Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is a classic entrées item on the Olive Garden Menu, priced at $13.99 ($13.99 to $17.99 depending on your state). A standard serving contains 640 calories.
Ingredients Summary
Spaghetti and a meat sauce simmered from ground beef, Italian sausage, tomatoes, garlic and herbs, finished with grated parmesan.
Taste Profile
Savory and slightly sweet, with the sausage giving the sauce a fennel note. The portion of sauce is generous enough that every strand is coated.
At 640 calories, 22 g of fat and 1,050 mg of sodium it is among the lightest entrées on the menu and the lowest sodium pasta with meat.
Healthier alternative: Spaghetti with marinara drops to 490 calories for a fully vegetarian plate.
“The quiet best value on the dinner menu: a full entrée with unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks at the lowest entrée price. It will not impress anyone, and it does not need to.”
Menu Hacks & Pro Tips
Every add-on and choice offered when you order the Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, with the extra cost. Included choices cost nothing.
Would you like to add a topping?
| Add Two Italian Sausage | +$4.29 |
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 wheat, gluten and soy, plus beef and pork. Not vegetarian.
Nutritional Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 640kcal | 32% |
| Total Fat | 22g | 28% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 85g | 31% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Sodium | 1050mg | 46% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 14% |
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
Zuppa toscana as the included soup adds sausage and kale for a heartier meal.
Allergen Information
The official Olive Garden allergen guide lists wheat, gluten, soy for the Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. Kitchens share fryers and prep areas, so cross-contact is possible. See the full Olive Garden allergen menu.
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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce 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 spaghetti with meat sauce at Olive Garden?
It costs $13.99 at the typical US price, tied for the lowest priced dinner entrée.
How many calories are in spaghetti with meat sauce?
The plate has 640 calories, 22 g of fat, 85 g of carbohydrates, 26 g of protein and 1,050 mg of sodium.
Does the meat sauce contain pork?
Yes. Olive Garden's meat sauce is made with pan seared beef and Italian sausage.
Is there a lunch portion?
Spaghetti with meat sauce is offered as a lunch sized favorite under the name Spaghetti on the weekday lunch menu.
Can I add toppings?
Yes. Meatballs, Italian sausage, grilled chicken, shrimp and other toppings are available for an extra charge.