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Updated June 2026
Customize Your Meal

Create Your Own Pasta at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Build your pasta dish from scratch. Pick your pasta shape, choose a signature sauce, and add a protein topping like grilled chicken, shrimp, or meatballs. Per our menu database, the base price (pasta + sauce) is $13.99; protein toppings add an upcharge that varies by topping and location. Includes unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks with dine-in. Available for To Go and delivery. A gluten-free rotini option is also available. See nutrition info for calorie counts by sauce choice.

Base $13.99 + topping upcharge
Includes soup/salad & breadsticks

Build Your Pasta in 3 Steps

Mix and match for hundreds of possible combinations

1

Pick Your Pasta

Spaghetti(Popular)

Classic long thin strands. Perfect with marinara or meat sauce.

Fettuccine(Popular)

Wide flat ribbons. Ideal for creamy Alfredo and carbonara sauces.

Rigatoni(Popular)

Large tube-shaped pasta. Holds chunky sauces and toppings well.

Angel Hair

Thin, delicate strands. Best with light sauces like olive oil or marinara.

Penne

Short tubes with ridges. Great with any sauce catches in the grooves.

Gluten-Free Rotini

Spiral-shaped, gluten-free option. Available for guests with gluten sensitivity.

2

Choose Your Sauce

Alfredo(Popular)

Rich, creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. The classic indulgent choice.

Marinara(Popular)

Traditional Italian tomato sauce with herbs. Lighter option.

Meat Sauce(Popular)

Hearty ground beef and Italian sausage in tomato sauce.

Five Cheese Marinara

Marinara blended with five Italian cheeses.

Creamy Mushroom

Earthy mushroom cream sauce with herbs.

3

Add Toppings

Grilled Chicken
Upcharge see menu
Sautéed Shrimp
Upcharge see menu
Meatballs
Upcharge see menu
Italian Sausage
Upcharge see menu
Crispy Chicken Fritta
Upcharge see menu
Broccoli (V)
Upcharge see menu

Popular Combinations

Fettuccine + Alfredo + Grilled Chicken

A perennial favorite combination

Base $13.99 + chicken upcharge

Spaghetti + Meat Sauce + Meatballs

Classic Italian comfort food

Base $13.99 + meatball upcharge

Rigatoni + Five Cheese Marinara + Shrimp

Rich and indulgent

Base $13.99 + shrimp upcharge

Create Your Own Pasta FAQs

How much does Create Your Own Pasta cost at Olive Garden?

Per our menu database, the Create Your Own Pasta base (pasta + sauce) is priced at $13.99. Topping upcharges vary (Grilled Chicken, Sautéed Shrimp, Meatballs, Italian Sausage, Crispy Chicken Fritta, Broccoli) and are added to the base price. Topping pricing varies by location see your local Olive Garden's current menu for exact upcharge amounts.

What pasta shapes can I choose from?

Olive Garden's Create Your Own Pasta offers these pasta shapes: Spaghetti, Fettuccine, Rigatoni, Angel Hair, and Penne. A Gluten-Free Rotini option is also available for guests with gluten sensitivity. Pasta shapes may vary slightly by location and availability.

What sauces are available for Create Your Own Pasta?

Available sauces include: Alfredo (creamy Parmesan), Marinara (classic tomato), Meat Sauce (ground beef & sausage in tomato sauce), Five Cheese Marinara, and Creamy Mushroom. Marinara is the lightest option calorie-wise, while Alfredo is the richest.

Can I add multiple toppings?

Yes. You can add multiple toppings to your pasta, each at an additional charge. For example, you could have Fettuccine Alfredo with both Grilled Chicken and Sautéed Shrimp. Each topping is priced individually.

Is there a gluten-free pasta option?

Yes. Olive Garden offers Gluten-Free Rotini as a pasta base in the Create Your Own Pasta section. You can pair it with any sauce and topping. Note that while the pasta itself is gluten-free, cross-contact may occur in the kitchen.

Does Create Your Own Pasta come with breadsticks and salad?

Yes. Like all dinner entrées at Olive Garden, Create Your Own Pasta includes the Never-Ending First Course unlimited soup or salad and freshly baked breadsticks. This is included in the base price.

Is Create Your Own Pasta available for To Go and delivery?

Yes. You can order Create Your Own Pasta for To Go pickup, curbside pickup, or delivery through the Olive Garden app or website. Customization options are the same as dine-in.