Olive Garden Spaghetti with Marinara: Price & Calories
Quick answer: Olive Garden Spaghetti with Marinara costs about $11.99 and has 490 calories (October 2026). Spaghetti with marinara sauce, the lowest-price classic pasta.
Spaghetti with Marinara at a Glance
It sits in the Classic Pasta section, the long-running core of the Olive Garden menu.
Among the 16 classic pasta items with published nutrition, Spaghetti with Marinara is the lightest at 490 calories, 58% below the section average of 1,155.
It is the lowest-priced item in Classic Pasta.
What You'll Pay for Spaghetti with Marinara
Expect to pay around $11.99 for Spaghetti with Marinara at a typical U.S. Olive Garden. That works out to 1.3 g of protein per dollar and 41 calories per dollar. Restaurants in big cities, airports and tourist areas often charge more.
- Lunch size: on weekdays before 3 p.m., Lunch Spaghetti with Marinara is $14.49, saving $-2.50.
Spaghetti with Marinara: Calories, Protein and Sodium
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 490 | 24% |
| Protein | 15 g | 30% |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 83 g | 30% |
| Sodium | 1,290 mg | 56% |
*Based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Figures are for the dish as served, without extra sauces, sides or swaps.
About 22% of the energy comes from fat, 66% from carbohydrates and 12% from protein, so carbohydrates 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 |
|---|---|
| Spaghetti with Marinara alone | 490 |
| + 1 Famous House Salad + 1 breadstick | 780 |
| + 1 bowl Zuppa Toscana + 2 breadsticks | 990 |
Tips Before You Order
- Choose between unlimited soup or Famous House Salad; both come with unlimited breadsticks when you dine in.
- Ask whether your restaurant can swap the pasta for gluten-free rotini if you need a gluten-sensitive version.
- Order online or in the Olive Garden app for pickup to see your restaurant's exact price.
Dietary and Allergen Notes
- 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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Spaghetti with Marinara: Common Questions
How much is Spaghetti with Marinara at Olive Garden?
Spaghetti with Marinara is about $11.99 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 Spaghetti with Marinara?
Spaghetti with Marinara has 490 calories, 15 g of protein and 1,290 mg of sodium, based on Olive Garden's published nutrition information.
Is Spaghetti with Marinara vegetarian?
Yes. Spaghetti with Marinara is vegetarian: it contains no meat or seafood. It may still contain dairy and eggs.
Does Spaghetti with Marinara come with breadsticks?
Yes. When you dine in, entrées come with unlimited breadsticks plus your choice of unlimited soup or salad.