Freshly prepared marinara, homemade alfredo or five cheese marinara, served warm. Served with freshly baked Breadsticks! Large, served with 8 Breadsticks (Serves 4) Regular, served with 4 Breadsticks (Serves 2)
Dipping Sauces with Breadsticks at Olive Garden is an add-on order priced at $4.49, pairing freshly baked breadsticks with a warm dipping sauce of your choice from three options: marinara, homemade Alfredo, or five-cheese marinara. The regular order includes 4 breadsticks with enough sauce to serve 2 guests, while the large includes 8 breadsticks sized for 4. Each breadstick contributes 140 calories, with large dipping sauce servings ranging from 190 to 870 calories depending on which sauce is selected.
For guests who want a lighter, bread-forward snack without a full appetizer plate, this is the go-to option. The Alfredo and five-cheese marinara selections in particular turn the breadstick from a bread accompaniment into a satisfying starter on its own. The five-cheese marinara dipping sauce is the menu differentiation here — it blends the brightness of tomato with the richness of multiple melted cheeses, sitting between the pure Alfredo and the plain marinara on the richness scale.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
140Calories
2gTotal Fat
460mgSodium
* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary. Last updated March 2026.
The regular order with 4 breadsticks and a dipping sauce costs $4.49. The large order with 8 breadsticks is priced higher. Your choice of sauce (marinara, Alfredo, or five-cheese marinara) does not affect the price.
Each breadstick contributes 140 calories. The marinara dipping sauce adds approximately 90 calories per serving. The Alfredo sauce adds significantly more at around 440 calories for a regular serving. The five-cheese marinara falls in the middle range depending on serving size.
The three dipping sauce options served with breadsticks are homemade marinara, homemade Alfredo, and five-cheese marinara. All three are prepared fresh daily at each location. The five-cheese marinara is available exclusively as a dipping sauce and is not available as a separate pasta sauce.
Start with a homemade marinara base and stir in a blend of ricotta, Parmesan, Romano, mozzarella, and Fontina while the sauce is warm. The cheeses should melt smoothly into the tomato base, creating a creamy, slightly thick dipping consistency. Use a hand blender to smooth out any lumps before serving.
The dipping sauces are primarily available as part of the Dipping Sauces with Breadsticks order. Individual sauces can also be ordered as add-ons to pasta dishes. For catering orders, dipping sauces can be added separately to any pasta pan to complete the meal setup.
