Whether you're hankering for keep-'em-coming breadsticks, a sky-high layered lasagna or a sweet slice of tiramisu, you can bring your favorite Olive Garden recipes home with these copycat recipes that taste just like their Italian inspirations.
30 Olive Garden Copycat Recipes
Updated on Sep. 26, 2024
Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Cheese Ravioli
I love to bake and cook, especially Italian dishes like this homemade ravioli recipe. In fact, my idea of a perfect day consists of cooking my family’s favorite foods then watching them dig in!—Lori Daniels, Hartland, Michigan. If you like this, learn how to make Olive Garden’s black tie mousse cake.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Breadsticks
Fresh, buttery and oh-so delicious, these copycat Olive Garden breadsticks taste just like the real deal. Plus, they can be on the table in less than an hour! —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Fettuccine Alfredo
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy Alfredo sauce is creamy, comforting and coats fettuccine noodles in fine fashion. This recipe is wonderful as is, but sometimes I like to add sliced fresh mushrooms and black olives that have been sautéed in butter and garlic. —Jo Gray, Park City, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 907 calories, 73g fat (45g saturated fat), 290mg cholesterol, 835mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.
Inspired by: Chocolate Brownie Lasagna
Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna is truly something else. It’s one thing to have a brownie with tangy cream cheese frosting slathered on top (or swirled in the batter). It’s a whole other ball game to multiply that four times. —Molly Allen
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Five Cheese Ziti al Forno
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After having the five-cheese ziti at Olive Garden, I tried to make my own version of it—and I think I got pretty close. I always double this when I’m making it and freeze the second one for another meal. —Keri Whitney, Castro Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 449 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 960mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.
Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Chicken Marsala
This classic recipe is a staple at Italian restaurants everywhere. Perhaps it’s the juicy, tender chicken breasts, or maybe it’s the flavorful, slightly sweet, mushroom wine sauce. Not to mention the side of creamy, dreamy fettuccine Alfredo. Whatever the reason, it’s a dish that we love to eat and love to make at home. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Pasta e Fagioli
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
24 servings (7-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s an Italian favorite made easier by using prepared spaghetti sauce and canned broth for the flavorful base. —Cindy Garland, Limestone, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 212 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 958mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Lasagna Classico
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can’t go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe. My grown sons and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too. —Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 519 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 1013mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 35g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Sicilian Cheesecake with Strawberry Topping
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The creamy texture and lovely look of this strawberry cheesecake always get compliments. —L.C. Herschap, Luling, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 453 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Chicken Parmigiana
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband used to order chicken parmigiana at restaurants for years. I found this cheesy chicken parmesan recipe in our local newspaper, adjusted it for two and began making this at home. After 50 years of marriage, I still enjoy making his favorite recipes. -Lola Butler, Sun City, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half: 444 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 166mg cholesterol, 1496mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Toasted Ravioli
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
While visiting a friend who had just moved to St. Louis, Missouri, I tried these toasted ravioli at almost every restaurant! When I got home, I had to try to replicate them, and this recipe comes pretty close. —Cristina Carrera, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 73 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Raspberry Lemonade
Total Time
40 min
Servings
5 pints of concentrate (4 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a concentrate that allows you to enjoy a refreshing summer beverage any time of year. Sweet raspberries balance the tartness from lemons. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 319 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate (78g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
More cheese, please! You’ll get your fill from saucy jumbo pasta shells loaded with four kinds—ricotta, Asiago, mozzarella and cottage cheese. Do the prep work, and then freeze according to the recipe directions to have a ready-to-bake meal. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3 stuffed shells: 376 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 959mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Shrimp Alfredo
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this spicy shrimp pasta a lot because it’s a something my family never seems to get tired of. The sauce is so fast to make I can get it done while the fettuccine is cooking. In the past, I have added red peppers and spinach, but who’s to say you could not add mushrooms or more or less spice. —Stephanie Beluk, Sharpsburg, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 427 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 491mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves making soup because it’s a great way to use up vegetables, and we’ll have leftovers for days. I made this copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup once and knew I needed the recipe in my soup Rolodex! —Risa Lichtman, Portland, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 362 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1058mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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Canned Marinara Sauce
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
9 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I developed this marinara sauce recipe with a friend to make the most of a bumper crop of tomatoes. Now we like to make huge batches—we’re talking 220-pounds-of- tomatoes huge—and then give jars along with a pound of pasta as gifts around the holidays. Knowing this sauce is made from the heart with the best possible ingredients makes me feel good about giving it to my family and friends. —Shannon Norris, Cudahy, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 131 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Italian Margarita
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
With this amaretto margarita, add a touch of Italian flair to the classic lime drink. —James Schend, Taste Recipes Deputy Editor
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 260 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Herb-Grilled Salmon
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My roasted salmon is so simple but elegant enough to serve to company. I make it on days when I have less than an hour to cook. The salmon seasoning is an easy way to add flavor. —Luanne Asta, Hampton Bays, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet: 301 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 529mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Famous House Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Make your favorite Olive Garden salad at home in just 20 minutes with this fresh and creamy recipe. This copycat recipe is sweet, tangy and textured just like the original. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 270 calories, 25g fat (4g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 831mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Eggplant Parmigiana
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We really like eggplant and would rather have it baked than fried. This can be served as a side dish or main dish. —Donna Wardlow-Keating, Omaha, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 275 calories, 21g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein.
Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Minestrone Soup
It’s hard to not go overboard when you’re at Olive Garden. From the Never Ending Pasta Bowls to the all-you-can-eat breadsticks and tiramisu for dessert, it’s pretty much a carbapalooza. Luckily, for people who want a lighter option, there’s Olive Garden minestrone soup. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Total Time
8 hours 20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My homemade spaghetti sauce got rave reviews, but it was so time-consuming to make on the stovetop. My family loves this flavorful slow-cooker version. —Arlene Sommers, Redmond, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 264 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 1119mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Tiramisu
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Instead of using coffee and rum, I let cinnamon shine in this tiramisu. It’s best if eaten within two days—if it even lasts that long! —Cathy Geniti, Saratoga Springs, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 638 calories, 46g fat (25g saturated fat), 199mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Grilled Chicken Margherita
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I invented this roast chicken to prove goat cheese really is delish. I served it to my skeptical family without telling them, and they gobbled it up. But any soft cheese will do. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, DE
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 334 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 797mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein.
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Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to serve this lovely seafood Alfredo, featuring scallops and shrimp, with crusty Italian bread. Sprinkled with tomato and parsley, the dish looks as mouthwatering as it tastes. —Jimmy Spellings, Oakland, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 702 calories, 34g fat (14g saturated fat), 179mg cholesterol, 728mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Rotini with Meat Sauce
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loves pasta; I cringe over the messy dishes. On Spaghetti Day, as he calls it, I make a one-pot saucy rotini that keeps everyone happy. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 414 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 806mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 8g fiber), 28g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Alfredo Dipping Sauce
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I found out I had celiac disease and couldn’t have fettuccine Alfredo, I was determined to figure out a way to re-create it. I mix this homemade alfredo sauce with gluten-free multigrain pasta, but you can use any style of pasta. —Jackie Charlesworth Stiff, Frederick, Colorado. You can use this sauce to make Asiago tortelloni alfredo with grilled chicken.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 732 calories, 50g fat (31g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Spaghetti & Meatballs
Total Time
2 hours 30 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One evening, we had unexpected company. Since I had the ingredients on hand, I made this spaghetti and meatballs recipe. Everyone raved! This classic recipe makes a big batch and is perfect for entertaining. —Mary Lou Koskella, Prescott, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup sauce with 4 meatballs and 1-1/4 cups spaghetti: 519 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 1043mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Spaghetti with Traditional Marinara and Sautéed Shrimp
Total Time
3 hours 45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Flavorful marinara sauce simmers for just a few hours. Right before mealtime, toss in the shrimp to cook quickly. Serve over hot spaghetti for a delicious weeknight dish that feels dressed up. —Sue Mackey, Jackson, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 328 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 527mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Warm Italian Doughnuts
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Light, crispy pastry puffs, sopaipillas are a sweet way to round out a spicy meal. They make a nice winter dessert served warm and topped with honey or sugar. —Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 sopaipilla: 57 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
