Olive Garden Spaghetti with Meat Sauce: Price & Calories
Quick answer: Olive Garden Spaghetti with Meat Sauce costs about $12.99 and has 640 calories (October 2026). Spaghetti with the slow-simmered meat sauce.
What Is Spaghetti with Meat Sauce?
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 Meat Sauce is the 2nd lightest at 640 calories, 45% below the section average of 1,155.
On price it ranks 2nd of 16 in the section; the cheapest option is Spaghetti with Marinara at $11.99.
What You'll Pay for Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Expect to pay around $12.99 for Spaghetti with Meat Sauce at a typical U.S. Olive Garden. That works out to 2.0 g of protein per dollar and 49 calories per dollar. Restaurants in big cities, airports and tourist areas often charge more.
- Lighter: Spaghetti with Marinara has 490 calories, saving 150.
- Cheaper: Spaghetti with Marinara costs $11.99, $1.00 less.
- Lunch size: on weekdays before 3 p.m., Lunch Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is $14.49, saving $-1.50.
Calories and Nutrition in Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 640 | 32% |
| Protein | 26 g | 52% |
| Total fat | 22 g | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 85 g | 31% |
| Sodium | 1,050 mg | 46% |
*Based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Figures are for the dish as served, without extra sauces, sides or swaps.
About 31% of the energy comes from fat, 53% from carbohydrates and 16% 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 |
|---|---|
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce alone | 640 |
| + 1 Famous House Salad + 1 breadstick | 930 |
| + 1 bowl Zuppa Toscana + 2 breadsticks | 1,140 |
How to Order Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
- 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 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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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce: Common Questions
How much is Spaghetti with Meat Sauce at Olive Garden?
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is about $12.99 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 Meat Sauce?
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce has 640 calories, 26 g of protein and 1,050 mg of sodium, based on Olive Garden's published nutrition information.
Is Spaghetti with Meat Sauce vegetarian?
No. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is not vegetarian.
Does 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.