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Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini

Olive Garden Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini

$23.79 1,220 cal | 1,130 cal | 1,040 cal Classic Entrées

Grilled sirloin tips*, shrimp, and bucatini pasta tossed in a spicy Calabrian cream sauce with spinach and tomatoes. Steak prepared medium.
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About This Dish

Olive Garden Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini is a bold, heat-forward individual dinner entrée priced at $23.79 and delivering 1,040 to 1,220 calories per serving depending on preparation. The dish pairs grilled sirloin tips with shrimp and bucatini pasta tossed in a spicy Calabrian cream sauce enriched with spinach and tomatoes. Calabrian chili, sourced from the Calabria region of southern Italy, provides a fruity, moderately intense heat that distinguishes this sauce from standard red pepper preparations. The sirloin tips are grilled and served medium, providing a lean beef component alongside the shrimp.

Olive Garden Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini stands apart from the other Classic Entrées by combining two proteins with a genuinely spicy sauce, an unusual combination on a menu that leans heavily toward cream-based comfort pasta. Bucatini, the hollow thick spaghetti, holds the Calabrian cream sauce in its center and on its surface simultaneously, delivering more sauce per bite than standard spaghetti. At $23.79 it sits in the mid-range of individual dinner prices on the Olive Garden menu and offers one of the most complete flavor experiences per plate, with steak, shrimp, heat, and a rich cream base all on a single order.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

1220 Calories
65g Total Fat
2960mg Sodium

* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary. Last updated March 2026.

How to Copycat Olive Garden Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini at Home?

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min Medium

Olive Garden Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini is the boldest dish on the Classic Entrées menu, combining the fruity heat of Calabrian chili with a cream sauce, grilled beef, shrimp, spinach, and tomatoes over bucatini. The copycat recipe requires sourcing one specific ingredient that makes the whole dish work: Calabrian chili paste or Calabrian chili in oil, available at Italian grocery stores and online. Without it, the sauce loses the specific fruity heat that defines this dish.

Bucatini pasta is the other crucial component. Its hollow center fills with sauce as it cooks, delivering much more flavor per strand than standard spaghetti. If bucatini is unavailable, thick spaghetti or per.ciatelli are acceptable substitutes. The sirloin tips should be grilled to medium for the optimal texture alongside the briny shrimp and rich cream sauce.

Ingredients

4 servings

Protein

Calabrian Cream Sauce

Pasta

Instructions

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  1. Season sirloin tips with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill or sear in a cast iron pan over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium doneness. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    10 min

    Sirloin tips are best at medium. Cooking past medium-well produces a tough texture that clashes with the tender shrimp and pasta.

  2. Cook bucatini in heavily salted boiling water for 8 to 9 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.

    9 min

  3. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Saute in olive oil over high heat for 90 seconds per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

    3 min

  4. In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic for 60 seconds, then stir in Calabrian chili paste for 30 seconds.

    2 min

  5. Pour in heavy cream. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan off heat. Add tomatoes and spinach, stirring until spinach wilts.

    5 min

    Start with 1.5 tablespoons of Calabrian chili paste if you are unsure about heat tolerance. You can always add more at the table.

  6. Toss cooked bucatini in the sauce until fully coated. Plate and arrange steak tips and shrimp on top. Serve immediately.

    2 min

Pro Tips

  • Calabrian chili paste is the non-negotiable ingredient. Standard red pepper flakes produce a sharper, less fruity heat that reads completely differently in the sauce.
  • Let the sirloin tips rest before serving. Cutting immediately causes juice loss that makes the beef taste dry next to the creamy sauce.
  • Bucatini takes 8 to 9 minutes, slightly longer than spaghetti, so start the pasta water before you begin any other preparation.

Variations

All-Shrimp Calabrian Bucatini

Remove the steak and double the shrimp quantity for a lighter, seafood-only version of this spicy pasta.

Vegetarian Calabrian Pasta

Replace both proteins with 2 cups of roasted mushrooms and 1 cup of roasted cherry tomatoes. The Calabrian cream sauce stands on its own without the meat.

Serving Ideas

  • Serve in wide bowls to allow the bucatini to spread and the toppings to be visible
  • Finish with extra grated Parmesan and a drizzle of the Calabrian chili oil
  • A glass of Montepulciano or Sangiovese holds up well against the spicy cream sauce
  • Garlic bread for dipping is essential with this sauce
  • A side of crusty Italian bread absorbs any remaining sauce in the bowl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Olive Garden Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini is priced at $23.79 per individual dinner portion. Prices vary slightly in New York, Alaska, and California. This is an individual plate item, not a catering pan like many other Classic Entrées.
Olive Garden Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini contains 1,040 to 1,220 calories per serving depending on preparation, with 65 grams of fat and 2,960 milligrams of sodium. The calorie range reflects different protein portion sizes.
The sauce gets its heat from Calabrian chili peppers, sourced from the Calabria region of southern Italy. Calabrian chili has a fruity, moderately spicy flavor profile that is more complex than standard red pepper flakes. The cream base moderates the heat while allowing the Calabrian pepper flavor to come through clearly.
Grill sirloin tips to medium. Saute shrimp in butter and garlic for 90 seconds per side. Build the sauce by combining Calabrian chili paste, garlic, heavy cream, and diced tomatoes in the same pan. Toss with cooked bucatini and wilted spinach. Arrange the steak and shrimp on top before serving.
No, Olive Garden Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini is not gluten free. The bucatini pasta contains wheat flour. The dish also contains shellfish from the shrimp. Guests with gluten or shellfish allergies should choose alternative items from the Olive Garden menu.