Olive Garden Spaghetti
Olive Garden Spaghetti on the lunch menu costs $11.49 for a lunch sized portion with marinara or meat sauce, 480 calories with marinara, available weekdays from 11 AM to 3 PM. It is the lowest priced hot entrée on any Olive Garden menu.
The Olive Garden Spaghetti is a lunch menu item on the Olive Garden Menu, priced at $11.49 ($10.99 to $14.49 depending on your state). A standard serving contains 480 calories.
Ingredients Summary
A smaller portion of spaghetti with a choice of homemade marinara (tomatoes, garlic, herbs) or meat sauce (beef and Italian sausage), plus soup or salad and breadsticks.
Taste Profile
The same spaghetti served at dinner in a smaller bowl. Marinara is bright and garlicky; meat sauce is heartier with a fennel note from the sausage.
At 480 calories with marinara it is one of the lightest hot meals on the menu, and the lunch portion keeps carbohydrates in check.
Healthier alternative: Pair it with minestrone and skip the breadsticks for a meal near 600 calories.
“The most affordable way to eat a hot Olive Garden meal with all the extras. Choose marinara and it is vegan too.”
Menu Hacks & Pro Tips
Every add-on and choice offered when you order the Spaghetti, 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 an Additional Salad or Soup?
| No, Thank You. | Included | |
| Yes Add Salad! | +$5.49 | |
| Yes Add Soup! | +$5.49 |
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 |
Would You Like To Add a Topping?
| Add 9 Crispy Shrimp Fritta | +$4.79 |
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 an Additional Salad or Soup?
| No, Thank You. | Included | |
| Yes Add Salad! | +$5.49 | |
| Yes Add Soup! | +$5.49 |
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
With marinara it is vegan per the official guide; meat sauce contains beef and pork. Contains wheat and gluten.
Nutritional Facts
The official Olive Garden guide lists 480 calories for the Spaghetti. Full macros for this exact serving are not published; the closest listed dish is shown on the nutrition facts page.
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
The lunch soup, salad and breadsticks is the other budget option at the same hour.
Allergen Information
The official Olive Garden allergen guide lists wheat, gluten for the Spaghetti. Kitchens share fryers and prep areas, so cross-contact is possible. See the full Olive Garden allergen menu.
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Spaghetti Price by State
Olive Garden prices differ by market. The typical price of $11.49 is the most common one across the states below; California, New York and Alaska run highest.
| State | Price | vs typical |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $11.49 | — |
| Alaska | $14.49 | +$3.00 |
| Arizona | $12.99 | +$1.50 |
| Arkansas | $10.99 | −$0.50 |
| California | $13.49 | +$2.00 |
| Colorado | $11.49 | — |
| Connecticut | $11.49 | — |
| Delaware | $11.49 | — |
| Florida | $11.49 | — |
| Georgia | $10.99 | −$0.50 |
| Idaho | $11.49 | — |
| Illinois | $12.99 | +$1.50 |
| Indiana | $11.49 | — |
| Iowa | $11.49 | — |
| Kansas | $11.49 | — |
| Kentucky | $11.49 | — |
| Louisiana | $10.99 | −$0.50 |
| Maine | $12.49 | +$1.00 |
| Maryland | $11.49 | — |
| Massachusetts | $12.49 | +$1.00 |
| Michigan | $10.99 | −$0.50 |
| Minnesota | $12.49 | +$1.00 |
| Mississippi | $10.99 | −$0.50 |
| Missouri | $10.99 | −$0.50 |
| Montana | $11.49 | — |
| Nebraska | $10.99 | −$0.50 |
| Nevada | $12.49 | +$1.00 |
| New Hampshire | $11.49 | — |
| New Jersey | $11.49 | — |
| New Mexico | $10.99 | −$0.50 |
| New York | $12.99 | +$1.50 |
| North Carolina | $10.99 | −$0.50 |
| North Dakota | $11.49 | — |
| Ohio | $11.49 | — |
| Oklahoma | $11.49 | — |
| Oregon | $13.49 | +$2.00 |
| Pennsylvania | $11.49 | — |
| Rhode Island | $11.49 | — |
| South Carolina | $11.49 | — |
| South Dakota | $10.99 | −$0.50 |
| Tennessee | $11.49 | — |
| Texas | $11.49 | — |
| Utah | $11.49 | — |
| Vermont | $11.49 | — |
| Virginia | $11.49 | — |
| Washington | $13.49 | +$2.00 |
| West Virginia | $11.49 | — |
| Wisconsin | $11.49 | — |
| Wyoming | $11.49 | — |
Common Questions
How much is lunch spaghetti at Olive Garden?
The lunch sized spaghetti costs $11.49 at the typical US price, available Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM.
How many calories are in the lunch spaghetti?
With marinara the lunch portion has 480 calories. Meat sauce adds about 150.
Does the lunch spaghetti come with soup or salad?
Yes. Lunch sized favorites include unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks for dine in guests.
Is the lunch spaghetti vegan?
With marinara and no parmesan, yes. Ask for breadsticks without garlic topping to keep the whole meal vegan.
Can I order lunch spaghetti on weekends?
No. Lunch sized favorites are served on weekdays only; weekends serve the dinner portions.