Prices last checked October 28, 2026
Build your own entrée by choosing a pasta, a homemade sauce and an optional protein topping.
Create Your Own Pasta lets you mix and match. Start with fettuccine, spaghetti, angel hair, rigatoni or gluten-free rotini, pick a homemade sauce such as alfredo, marinara, meat sauce or five cheese marinara, then add a topping like grilled chicken, meatballs, Italian sausage or shrimp for a few dollars more.
The base price covers the pasta and sauce, and like every adult entrée it includes soup or salad and breadsticks. It is the everyday version of the seasonal Never Ending Pasta Bowl.
Create Your Own Pasta Price (October 2026)
The Create Your Own Pasta typically costs $14.49 at U.S. Olive Garden restaurants, and you can expect to pay anywhere from about $12.99 to $18.49. Olive Garden restaurants are run by Darden Restaurants rather than franchisees, but prices still vary by region: big-city, airport and tourist locations such as Times Square charge the most, and delivery apps add their own markup.
| Item | Typical price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Create Your Own Pasta | $14.49 | 640 |
Create Your Own Pasta Calories and Nutrition
The Create Your Own Pasta has 640 calories, about 32% of a 2,000-calorie day, along with 26 g of protein and 1,050 mg of sodium.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 640 | 32% |
| Total fat | 22 g | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 85 g | 31% |
| Protein | 26 g | 52% |
| Sodium | 1,050 mg | 46% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutrition shown for spaghetti with meat sauce; it changes with every pasta, sauce and topping. Nutrition is approximate and based on Olive Garden's published U.S. nutrition information.
What’s in the Create Your Own Pasta?
- Choice of pasta
- Choice of homemade sauce
- Optional protein topping
Allergens: contains Wheat. Recipes and suppliers can change, so always check Olive Garden's allergen information or ask your server if you have a food allergy.
When can you order the Create Your Own Pasta?
The Create Your Own Pasta is on the regular Olive Garden menu, served from opening (usually 11 a.m.) until close for dine-in, To Go and delivery at most restaurants. Every adult entrée ordered in the restaurant also comes with never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks.
Is the Create Your Own Pasta worth it?
At a typical $14.49, the Create Your Own Pasta works out to about $2.26 per 100 calories and 1.8 grams of protein per dollar.
Ordering tips
- Marinara on angel hair is one of the lightest combinations.
- Gluten-free rotini is available on request.
- In the fall, the Never Ending Pasta Bowl gives you unlimited refills for about the same price.
Create Your Own Pasta FAQ
How much does the Create Your Own Pasta cost at Olive Garden?
The Create Your Own Pasta costs about $14.49 at a typical U.S. Olive Garden as of October 2026. Prices we tracked range from $12.99 to $18.49 depending on the restaurant.
How many calories are in the Create Your Own Pasta?
The Create Your Own Pasta has 640 calories, 22 g of fat, 85 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of protein. Nutrition shown for spaghetti with meat sauce; it changes with every pasta, sauce and topping.
Can you order the Create Your Own Pasta for lunch?
Yes. The Create Your Own Pasta is served all day, from opening until close. Some entrées also have a smaller, cheaper lunch-sized version on weekdays until 3 p.m.
What pastas can you choose at Olive Garden?
Typically fettuccine, spaghetti, angel hair, rigatoni and gluten-free rotini, depending on the restaurant.