Olive Garden Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage: Price & Calories
Quick answer: Olive Garden Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage costs about $15.49 and has 600 calories (October 2026). A lunch-size spaghetti with meat sauce and Italian sausage.
Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage at a Glance
It is a lunch-sized favorite, a smaller portion of a classic dish served on weekdays until 3 p.m.
Among the 13 lunch menu items with published nutrition, Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage is the 6th heaviest at 600 calories, 14% above the section average of 526.
On price it ranks 13th of 13 in the section; the cheapest option is Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks at $13.49.
Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage Price
Expect to pay around $15.49 for Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage at a typical U.S. Olive Garden. That works out to 1.8 g of protein per dollar and 39 calories per dollar. Restaurants in big cities, airports and tourist areas often charge more.
- Lighter: Lunch Shrimp Scampi has 460 calories, saving 140.
- Cheaper: Lunch Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce costs $14.99, $0.50 less.
- Dinner size: the full Spaghetti with Italian Sausage costs $17.49, so lunch saves you $2.00.
Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 600 | 30% |
| Protein | 28 g | 56% |
| Total fat | 31 g | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g | 19% |
| Sodium | 1,100 mg | 48% |
*Based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Figures are for the dish as served, without extra sauces, sides or swaps.
About 47% of the energy comes from fat, 35% from carbohydrates and 19% from protein, so fat does most of the work.
The Whole Plate: Entrée Plus Sides
Dine-in entrées come with unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks, and those extras add up. Here is what a typical plate looks like:
| Order | Calories |
|---|---|
| Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage alone | 600 |
| + 1 Famous House Salad + 1 breadstick | 890 |
| + 1 bowl Zuppa Toscana + 2 breadsticks | 1,100 |
Tips Before You Order
- Order before 3 p.m. Monday to Friday; after that only full-size entrées are available.
- Unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks are still included, so this is one of the best-value meals on the menu.
- Order online or in the Olive Garden app for pickup to see your restaurant's exact price.
Dietary and Allergen Notes
- Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage is not vegetarian.
- It is not on the gluten-sensitive menu, so assume it contains wheat. See our gluten-sensitive options instead.
- For allergens, use the official Olive Garden allergen guide; recipes can change. Read our allergen guide for how to use it.
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Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage: Common Questions
How much is Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage at Olive Garden?
Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage is about $15.49 at most U.S. Olive Garden restaurants as of October 2026. Prices vary by location, so check your restaurant's menu for the exact amount.
How many calories are in Olive Garden Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage?
Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage has 600 calories, 28 g of protein and 1,100 mg of sodium, based on Olive Garden's published nutrition information.
Is Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage vegetarian?
No. Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage is not vegetarian.
Does Lunch Spaghetti with Italian Sausage come with breadsticks?
Yes. When you dine in, entrées come with unlimited breadsticks plus your choice of unlimited soup or salad.