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Side of Marinara Sauce (Large)

Olive Garden Side of Marinara Sauce (Large)

$9.49 290 cal Sides, Sauces & Extras

A large side of our freshly prepared Marinara Sauce, great for adding extra sauce to your pasta or for dipping your breadsticks. Breadsticks not included with this item.
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About This Dish

Side of Marinara Sauce (Large) at Olive Garden is the restaurant's fresh tomato sauce available for take-home or delivery at $9.49 per large container. The full container delivers 290 calories with 17 grams of fat and 2,550 milligrams of sodium — notably high sodium reflecting the concentrated sauce volume across multiple servings. Breadsticks are not included. This is a distinctly different product from bottled marinara: it is made fresh daily at the restaurant with garlic, tomatoes, herbs, and olive oil, without the preservatives and added sugars that define most commercially available jar sauces.

The marinara's daily-fresh preparation gives it a brightness and natural tomato flavor that commercial alternatives consistently fail to match. At $9.49 for a large container that covers a full pasta meal for a family, it is competitively priced against premium grocery store alternatives. The sauce reheats well when warmed slowly; high heat reduces it quickly and concentrates the sodium, so low-and-slow warming in a covered pan preserves the original flavor profile.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

290 Calories
17g Total Fat
2550mg Sodium

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

The large Side of Marinara Sauce is $9.49. It is available for pickup and delivery through Olive Garden's online ordering. Breadsticks are not included with this item.
Yes, the marinara sauce is vegetarian and vegan. It is made from tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and Italian herbs without any meat, dairy, or animal products.
Fresh restaurant marinara without preservatives should be used within 3 to 4 days when refrigerated. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Freeze in individual portions for easy weeknight use.
The marinara is a pure tomato sauce made with garlic, herbs, and olive oil — no meat. The meat sauce uses the same tomato base but incorporates pan-seared ground beef and Italian sausage, significantly increasing the calorie and fat content. The marinara is lighter, brighter, and vegetarian-friendly.
Yes, the marinara functions as an excellent pizza sauce base. It may be slightly thinner than commercial pizza sauce, so reducing it briefly in a saucepan for 3 to 5 minutes before using thickens it to the right consistency for spreading on dough.