Olive Garden Lunch Spaghetti with Marinara: Price & Calories
Quick answer: Olive Garden Lunch Spaghetti with Marinara costs about $14.49 and has 290 calories (October 2026). A lunch-size spaghetti with marinara, the lightest lunch entrée.
About Lunch Spaghetti with Marinara
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 Marinara is the lightest at 290 calories, 45% below the section average of 526.
On price it ranks 6th of 13 in the section; the cheapest option is Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks at $13.49.
What You'll Pay for Lunch Spaghetti with Marinara
Expect to pay around $14.49 for Lunch Spaghetti with Marinara at a typical U.S. Olive Garden. That works out to 0.6 g of protein per dollar and 20 calories per dollar. Restaurants in big cities, airports and tourist areas often charge more.
- Cheaper: Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks costs $13.49, $1.00 less.
- Dinner size: the full Spaghetti with Marinara costs $11.99, so lunch saves you $-2.50.
Lunch Spaghetti with Marinara Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 | 14% |
| Protein | 9 g | 18% |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g | 18% |
| Sodium | 650 mg | 28% |
*Based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Figures are for the dish as served, without extra sauces, sides or swaps.
About 19% of the energy comes from fat, 69% from carbohydrates and 12% from protein, so carbohydrates does most of the work.
Calories With Salad and Breadsticks
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 Marinara alone | 290 |
| + 1 Famous House Salad + 1 breadstick | 580 |
| + 1 bowl Zuppa Toscana + 2 breadsticks | 790 |
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 Marinara is vegetarian: it contains no meat or seafood. It may still contain dairy and eggs.
- 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 Marinara: Common Questions
How much is Lunch Spaghetti with Marinara at Olive Garden?
Lunch Spaghetti with Marinara is about $14.49 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 Marinara?
Lunch Spaghetti with Marinara has 290 calories, 9 g of protein and 650 mg of sodium, based on Olive Garden's published nutrition information.
Is Lunch Spaghetti with Marinara vegetarian?
Yes. Lunch Spaghetti with Marinara is vegetarian: it contains no meat or seafood. It may still contain dairy and eggs.
Does Lunch Spaghetti with Marinara come with breadsticks?
Yes. When you dine in, entrées come with unlimited breadsticks plus your choice of unlimited soup or salad.