Olive Garden Lunch Spaghetti with Meat Sauce: Price & Calories
Quick answer: Olive Garden Lunch Spaghetti with Meat Sauce costs about $14.49 and has 360 calories (October 2026). A lunch-size spaghetti with meat sauce.
What Is Lunch Spaghetti with Meat Sauce?
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 Meat Sauce is the 2nd lightest at 360 calories, 32% below the section average of 526.
On price it ranks 7th of 13 in the section; the cheapest option is Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks at $13.49.
Lunch Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Price
Expect to pay around $14.49 for Lunch Spaghetti with Meat Sauce at a typical U.S. Olive Garden. That works out to 1.0 g of protein per dollar and 25 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 Meat Sauce costs $12.99, so lunch saves you $-1.50.
Lunch Spaghetti with Meat Sauce: Calories, Protein and Sodium
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 360 | 18% |
| Protein | 14 g | 28% |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 51 g | 19% |
| Sodium | 530 mg | 23% |
*Based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Figures are for the dish as served, without extra sauces, sides or swaps.
About 29% of the energy comes from fat, 55% from carbohydrates and 15% from protein, so carbohydrates does most of the work.
What a Full Meal Adds Up To
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 Meat Sauce alone | 360 |
| + 1 Famous House Salad + 1 breadstick | 650 |
| + 1 bowl Zuppa Toscana + 2 breadsticks | 860 |
How to Order Lunch Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
- 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 Meat Sauce 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 Meat Sauce: Common Questions
How much is Lunch Spaghetti with Meat Sauce at Olive Garden?
Lunch Spaghetti with Meat Sauce 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 Meat Sauce?
Lunch Spaghetti with Meat Sauce has 360 calories, 14 g of protein and 530 mg of sodium, based on Olive Garden's published nutrition information.
Is Lunch Spaghetti with Meat Sauce vegetarian?
No. Lunch Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is not vegetarian.
Does Lunch Spaghetti with Meat Sauce come with breadsticks?
Yes. When you dine in, entrées come with unlimited breadsticks plus your choice of unlimited soup or salad.