Olive Garden Side of Italian Sausage
Olive Garden Side of Italian Sausage costs $4.29 for two sausage links at 510 calories, served with marinara. It is the topping that turns spaghetti with marinara into a proper sausage pasta.
The Olive Garden Side of Italian Sausage is a sides & sauces item on the Olive Garden Menu, priced at $4.29 ($3.99 to $5.79 depending on your state). A standard serving contains 510 calories.
Ingredients Summary
Two pork Italian sausage links, grilled and sliced, served in homemade marinara.
Taste Profile
Fennel, garlic and a little heat, with a firm bite. The marinara keeps the sausage moist and adds sweetness.
Two links carry 42 g of fat and 1,460 mg of sodium along with 27 g of protein; it is the saltiest protein side.
Healthier alternative: Grilled chicken as a side has 26 g of protein for 130 calories.
“The most flavorful add on for the money. Sausage and meat sauce over rigatoni is a plate the menu does not list but the kitchen makes without blinking.”
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Dietary Information
Contains pork. The allergen guide lists no dairy, wheat or gluten for the sausage itself; the marinara contains soy.
Nutritional Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 510kcal | 26% |
| Total Fat | 42g | 54% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Sodium | 1460mg | 63% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
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
Spaghetti with meat sauce plus sausage is a double pork plate for less than most named entrées.
Allergen Information
The official Olive Garden allergen guide lists no dairy, egg, wheat, gluten, soy, nut, shellfish or sesame content for the Side of Italian Sausage. Kitchens share fryers and prep areas, so cross-contact is possible. See the full Olive Garden allergen menu.
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Side of Italian Sausage Price by State
Olive Garden prices differ by market. The typical price of $4.29 is the most common one across the states below; California, New York and Alaska run highest.
| State | Price | vs typical |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $4.29 | — |
| Alaska | $5.79 | +$1.50 |
| Arizona | $4.79 | +$0.50 |
| Arkansas | $3.99 | −$0.30 |
| California | $4.99 | +$0.70 |
| Colorado | $4.49 | +$0.20 |
| Connecticut | $4.49 | +$0.20 |
| Delaware | $4.29 | — |
| Florida | $4.29 | — |
| Georgia | $3.99 | −$0.30 |
| Idaho | $4.29 | — |
| Illinois | $4.79 | +$0.50 |
| Indiana | $4.29 | — |
| Iowa | $4.29 | — |
| Kansas | $4.29 | — |
| Kentucky | $4.29 | — |
| Louisiana | $3.99 | −$0.30 |
| Maine | $4.49 | +$0.20 |
| Maryland | $4.29 | — |
| Massachusetts | $4.49 | +$0.20 |
| Michigan | $3.99 | −$0.30 |
| Minnesota | $4.49 | +$0.20 |
| Mississippi | $3.99 | −$0.30 |
| Missouri | $3.99 | −$0.30 |
| Montana | $4.49 | +$0.20 |
| Nebraska | $3.99 | −$0.30 |
| Nevada | $4.49 | +$0.20 |
| New Hampshire | $4.29 | — |
| New Jersey | $4.29 | — |
| New Mexico | $3.99 | −$0.30 |
| New York | $4.79 | +$0.50 |
| North Carolina | $3.99 | −$0.30 |
| North Dakota | $4.29 | — |
| Ohio | $4.29 | — |
| Oklahoma | $4.29 | — |
| Oregon | $4.99 | +$0.70 |
| Pennsylvania | $4.29 | — |
| Rhode Island | $4.29 | — |
| South Carolina | $4.29 | — |
| South Dakota | $3.99 | −$0.30 |
| Tennessee | $4.29 | — |
| Texas | $4.29 | — |
| Utah | $4.29 | — |
| Vermont | $4.29 | — |
| Virginia | $4.29 | — |
| Washington | $4.99 | +$0.70 |
| West Virginia | $4.29 | — |
| Wisconsin | $4.29 | — |
| Wyoming | $4.29 | — |
Common Questions
How much is a side of Italian sausage at Olive Garden?
Two links cost $4.29 at the typical US price.
How many calories are in the Italian sausage side?
Two links have 510 calories, 42 g of fat, 6 g of carbohydrates, 27 g of protein and 1,460 mg of sodium.
Is the Italian sausage spicy?
Mildly. It is a fennel forward pork sausage with a small amount of red pepper, the same sausage used in the zuppa toscana.
Is the sausage gluten free?
The sausage itself lists no wheat or gluten in the allergen guide. Confirm with the restaurant if you have celiac disease.
Can I add sausage to any pasta?
Yes. Italian sausage appears as a topping option on most pasta dishes and on create your own pasta.