Create a new Italian classic with pasta your way, handcrafted from our Italian kitchen! (G) - Items made without gluten-containing ingredients (V) - Vegetarian
Create Your Own Pasta at Olive Garden is the restaurant's customization option priced at $13.99, allowing guests to build a pasta plate from scratch by selecting a pasta type, sauce, and optional protein from the Italian kitchen. The base calorie count starts at 530 calories and can reach 1,300 calories depending on combinations chosen. The format is designed for guests who prefer a specific combination not available as a set menu item — for example, rigatoni with Alfredo sauce, or penne with meat sauce and grilled chicken.
The Create Your Own Pasta option covers the full range of pasta shapes available at the restaurant including spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, fettuccine, and linguine, combined with the kitchen's full sauce selection. It is marked as accommodating gluten-sensitive diners depending on the selections made. At $13.99, it is one of the most economical ways to get a customized pasta entrée at Olive Garden, making it particularly popular with guests who know exactly what combination they want without the constraints of the fixed entrée options.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
440Calories
6gTotal Fat
10mgSodium
* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary. Last updated March 2026.
Create Your Own Pasta starts at $13.99 for the pasta and sauce base. Adding proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp increases the price. The base price is among the lowest for a full pasta entrée at the restaurant.
The available pasta shapes include spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, fettuccine, and linguine among others. The exact availability depends on the location and current menu. Some shapes like angel hair are available only with specific sauces.
Available sauce options include marinara, Alfredo, meat sauce, five-cheese marinara, and Marsala mushroom among others. The sauce selection determines most of the calorie variance, with Alfredo-based choices producing significantly more calories than marinara-based ones.
Some combinations can be made gluten-sensitive by selecting gluten-free pasta where available and choosing sauces without wheat-based thickeners. Check with the specific location for which combinations qualify as gluten-sensitive. Cross-contamination is possible given shared kitchen equipment.
Protein add-ons include grilled chicken, Italian sausage, shrimp, and meatballs. Each addition increases the price and calorie count. Adding proteins converts the Create Your Own Pasta from a budget option into a premium custom pasta at a price comparable to the fixed entrées.
