Create Your Own Pasta starts at $13.99, making it the lowest-priced dinner on the Olive Garden menu. You choose the pasta, the sauce and an optional topping.
Quick Facts
- Typical price: From $13.99
- Menu section: Pasta
- Best for: Budget and picky eaters
What Is Create Your Own Pasta?
The idea is simple: pick a pasta shape, choose a classic sauce such as marinara or alfredo, then add a topping like meatballs, Italian sausage, grilled chicken or shrimp if you want more protein. Toppings add to the base price, so a plain pasta with sauce is the cheapest way to enjoy dinner.
Create Your Own Pasta Price
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Create Your Own Pasta (base) | From $13.99 |
| Protein toppings | Extra |
Prices are typical U.S. prices checked in November 2026 and can vary by location, taxes and add-ons. Compare every dish on our Olive Garden menu guide.
Tips for Ordering
- Skip the protein topping to keep the price close to $13.99.
- Choose marinara for a lighter plate or alfredo for a richer one.
- Remember that dine-in entrees usually include soup or salad and breadsticks.
Enjoyed this dish? You may also like Fettuccine Alfredo and Spaghetti & Meatballs, or browse all Olive Garden Pasta.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Create Your Own Pasta at Olive Garden?
It starts at about $13.99 for pasta with sauce. Adding a protein topping such as chicken, sausage, meatballs or shrimp increases the price, and exact prices vary by location.
Is Create Your Own Pasta available at lunch?
It is a menu staple available throughout the day at most restaurants. At weekday lunch you can also compare it with lunch-sized favorites, which start at $11.49 for Fettuccine Alfredo.
