Olive Garden Just Shared Some of Its Best Recipes Online
Updated: Dec. 05, 2022
You can recreate Olive Garden's famous chicken parm—and more!
The only thing better than having a delicious dinner at Olive Garden is being able to make that Italian dinner yourself.
Well, get ready, because Olive Garden’s got your back. Lucky for us, they’ve released some of their most beloved recipes online, and honestly, we couldn’t be more excited. With choices like vegetable lasagna, chicken parmigiana and their famous Alfredo sauce, how can you go wrong?
This Is What’s on the Menu
It can be hard to choose a main meal for dinner, so let’s start with these classics: chicken parmigiana and chicken gnocchi soup. Not only is it a simple chicken and spaghetti dish to make, but it’s filling and usually gives a good amount of leftovers (always a good thing). With an estimated prep and cook time of around 35 minutes, this recipe won’t eat up your whole night. That means you can spend more time thinking about recipes to make tomorrow. Want to add a more personal touch? Make it with this homemade spaghetti sauce.
Not a meat-eater? Don’t worry, vegetable lasagna to the rescue! With fresh ingredients like zucchini, squash, red pepper and goat cheese, this savory dish will be a fan-favorite all around. While it may take a little longer to cook at around 50 minutes, expect your patience to be rewarded.
Last but not least, Olive Garden’s Alfredo sauce is essential. You’ll need butter, milk, heavy cream, garlic, flour and cheese to whip up this quick 10-minute sauce. Not sure what recipe to pair it with? Experiment with this recipe for homemade pasta dough.
Time for Dessert!
How about doing something a bit different? Olive Garden has a tropical recipe for pineapple tiramisu. Or, if you’re a fan of the classic dessert, try our tiramisu recipe to round out your night.
We hope to see more recipes from you soon, Olive Garden!
Find More Ways to Make Olive Garden at Home
Inspired by: Olive Garden's Fettuccine AlfredoThis easy Alfredo sauce is creamy, comforting and coats fettuccine noodles in fine fashion. This recipe is wonderful as is, but sometimes I like to add sliced fresh mushrooms and black olives that have been sautéed in butter and garlic. —Jo Gray, Park City, Montana
Inspired by: Olive Garden's Five Cheese Ziti al FornoAfter having the five-cheese ziti at Olive Garden, I tried to make my own version of it—and I think I got pretty close. I always double this when I'm making it and freeze the second one for another meal. —Keri Whitney, Castro Valley, California
Inspired by: Olive Garden's Lasagna ClassicoWant to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can't go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe. My grown sons and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too. —Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois
Inspired by: Olive Garden's Sicilian Cheesecake with Strawberry ToppingThe creamy texture and lovely look of this strawberry cheesecake always get compliments. —L.C. Herschap, Luling, Texas
Inspired by: Olive Garden's Chicken ParmigianaMy husband used to order chicken parmigiana at restaurants for years. I found this cheesy chicken parmesan recipe in our local newspaper, adjusted it for two and began making this at home. After 50 years of marriage, I still enjoy making his favorite recipes. -Lola Butler, Sun City, California
Inspired by: Olive Garden's Shrimp AlfredoI make this spicy shrimp pasta a lot because it's a something my family never seems to get tired of. The sauce is so fast to make I can get it done while the fettuccine is cooking. In the past, I have added red peppers and spinach, but who's to say you could not add mushrooms or more or less spice. —Stephanie Beluk, Sharpsburg, Georgia
Inspired by: Olive Garden's Marinara Dipping SauceMy mother, who was Italian American, called marinara sauce "gravy." She made this marinara sauce recipe in big batches several times a month, so it was a staple on our dinner table. A mouthwatering aroma filled the house each time she cooked it. —James Grimes, Frenchtown, New Jersey
Inspired by: Olive Garden's Italian MargaritaWith this amaretto margarita, add a touch of Italian flair to the classic lime drink. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Inspired by: Olive Garden's Famous House SaladAntipasto ingredients are sliced and diced to make this substantial chop salad. I like to buy sliced meat from the deli and chop it all up so you can get a bit of everything in each bite. —Kim Molina, Duarte, California
Inspired by: Olive Garden's Eggplant ParmigianaWe really like eggplant and would rather have it baked than fried. This can be served as a side dish or main dish. —Donna Wardlow-Keating, Omaha, Nebraska
Inspired by: Olive Garden's Spaghetti with Meat SauceMy homemade spaghetti sauce got rave reviews, but it was so time-consuming to make on the stovetop. My family loves this flavorful slow-cooker version. —Arlene Sommers, Redmond, Washington
Inspired by: Olive Garden's TiramisuInstead of using coffee and rum, I let cinnamon shine in this tiramisu. It's best if eaten within two days—if it even lasts that long! —Cathy Geniti, Saratoga Springs, New York
Inspired by: Olive Garden's Grilled Chicken MargheritaI invented this roast chicken to prove goat cheese really is delish. I served it to my skeptical family without telling them, and they gobbled it up. But any soft cheese will do. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, DE
Inspired by: Olive Garden's Alfredo Dipping SauceWhen I found out I had celiac disease and couldn't have fettuccine Alfredo, I was determined to figure out a way to re-create it. I mix this homemade alfredo sauce with gluten-free multigrain pasta, but you can use any style of pasta. —Jackie Charlesworth Stiff, Frederick, Colorado. You can use this sauce to make Asiago tortelloni alfredo with grilled chicken.
Inspired by: Olive Garden's Spaghetti with Traditional Marinara and Sautéed ShrimpFlavorful marinara sauce simmers for just a few hours. Right before mealtime, toss in the shrimp to cook quickly. Serve over hot spaghetti for a delicious weeknight dish that feels dressed up. —Sue Mackey, Jackson, Wisconsin
Inspired by: Olive Garden's Warm Italian DoughnutsLight, crispy pastry puffs, sopaipillas are a sweet way to round out a spicy meal. They make a nice winter dessert served warm and topped with honey or sugar. —Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas
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Originally Published: April 29, 2020
