Olive Garden Side of Five Cheese Marinara (Large)
Olive Garden Side of Five Cheese Marinara (Large) costs $9.49 for a large container at 800 calories: marinara blended with five Italian cheeses, the sauce from the five cheese ziti al forno. It sits between marinara and alfredo in richness.
The Olive Garden Side of Five Cheese Marinara (Large) is a sides & sauces item on the Olive Garden Menu, priced at $9.49 ($8.49 to $11.29 depending on your state). A standard serving contains 800 calories.
Ingredients Summary
Marinara sauce blended with mozzarella, parmesan, romano, ricotta and fontina. Breadsticks not included.
Taste Profile
Tomato brightness rounded off by melted cheese, creamy without being heavy. On breadsticks it is the sauce most kids pick.
The container is 800 calories, about 200 per serving, half the calories of alfredo and three times marinara.
Healthier alternative: The large marinara at 290 calories.
“The compromise sauce that wins the table. Bring it home for a five cheese ziti bake that costs a fraction of the family style pan.”
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Dietary Information
Vegetarian per the official guide; contains dairy, wheat, gluten and soy.
Nutritional Facts
The official Olive Garden guide lists 800 calories for the Side of Five Cheese Marinara (Large). 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
Five cheese ziti al forno is the dish this sauce comes from.
Allergen Information
The official Olive Garden allergen guide lists dairy, wheat, gluten, soy for the Side of Five Cheese Marinara (Large). Kitchens share fryers and prep areas, so cross-contact is possible. See the full Olive Garden allergen menu.
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Side of Five Cheese Marinara (Large) Price by State
Olive Garden prices differ by market. The typical price of $9.49 is the most common one across the states below; California, New York and Alaska run highest.
| State | Price | vs typical |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $9.49 | — |
| Alaska | $10.29 | +$0.80 |
| Arizona | $9.99 | +$0.50 |
| Arkansas | $8.49 | −$1.00 |
| California | $11.29 | +$1.80 |
| Colorado | $10.29 | +$0.80 |
| Connecticut | $9.79 | +$0.30 |
| Delaware | $9.49 | — |
| Florida | $9.79 | +$0.30 |
| Georgia | $8.49 | −$1.00 |
| Idaho | $9.49 | — |
| Illinois | $9.99 | +$0.50 |
| Indiana | $9.49 | — |
| Iowa | $9.49 | — |
| Kansas | $9.49 | — |
| Kentucky | $9.49 | — |
| Louisiana | $8.49 | −$1.00 |
| Maine | $9.99 | +$0.50 |
| Maryland | $9.49 | — |
| Massachusetts | $9.99 | +$0.50 |
| Michigan | $8.49 | −$1.00 |
| Minnesota | $11.29 | +$1.80 |
| Mississippi | $8.49 | −$1.00 |
| Missouri | $8.49 | −$1.00 |
| Montana | $9.79 | +$0.30 |
| Nebraska | $8.49 | −$1.00 |
| Nevada | $9.99 | +$0.50 |
| New Hampshire | $9.49 | — |
| New Jersey | $9.49 | — |
| New Mexico | $8.49 | −$1.00 |
| New York | $9.99 | +$0.50 |
| North Carolina | $8.49 | −$1.00 |
| North Dakota | $9.79 | +$0.30 |
| Ohio | $9.49 | — |
| Oklahoma | $9.49 | — |
| Oregon | $11.29 | +$1.80 |
| Pennsylvania | $9.49 | — |
| Rhode Island | $9.79 | +$0.30 |
| South Carolina | $9.49 | — |
| South Dakota | $8.49 | −$1.00 |
| Tennessee | $9.49 | — |
| Texas | $9.49 | — |
| Utah | $9.49 | — |
| Vermont | $9.49 | — |
| Virginia | $9.49 | — |
| Washington | $11.29 | +$1.80 |
| West Virginia | $9.49 | — |
| Wisconsin | $9.49 | — |
| Wyoming | $9.49 | — |
Common Questions
How much is a large five cheese marinara at Olive Garden?
The large container costs $9.49 at the typical US price.
How many calories are in the large five cheese marinara?
The full container has 800 calories, about 200 per serving.
Is five cheese marinara vegetarian?
Yes. It is on the official vegetarian list and contains dairy.
Which cheeses are in it?
Mozzarella, parmesan, romano, ricotta and fontina blended into marinara.
Is it gluten free?
No. The allergen guide flags wheat and gluten for the five cheese marinara sauce.