Come for the pasta, stay for the unlimited breadsticks. Olive Garden Sure knows how diners come back, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make some of their most popular recipes at home. Keep reading for 14 copycat recipes from Olive Garden that you can replicate in your own kitchen, from soups to desserts and everything in between.
Super delicious Zopa Toscana
Arguably Olive Garden’s most popular dish, this soup is also an easy classic for home cooks, especially with this recipe.
Easy Pasta Figuoli
When did we say that Zuppa Toscana was “arguably” Olive Garden’s most famous? This is the argument here.
Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
This soup is a little less famous, but it’s just as satisfying. Think of it as Italian-style chicken and dumplings.
Breadsticks
Want to make them truly endless? Make them at home.
Better Alfredo Sauce than Olive Garden
Is it really better? Recipe reviewer Amanda Bremner certainly thinks so: “This is made for my incredibly picky fiance who loves Olive Garden Alfredo. He tasted it and without looking at the recipe name. Immediately said it was better than Olive Garden and I should make it more.”
Grilled Chicken with Peach Sauce
A more reliable take on the classic Peach Moscato Chicken, it’s perfect for grilling.
Spinach Alfredo Sauce
“This deliciously rich and creamy spinach alfredo is better than olive grove!” Reviewer nbrock_85 says. “For a complete meal, top fettuccine pasta with grilled chicken or use as a dip for bread sticks. If you’re a spinach lover, add more spinach or leave it out if you’re not a fan. I love it. Love adding more garlic! Add more cream cheese for a thicker sauce.”
Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara
Reviewer Jason gave this recipe five stars and said: “Unbelievable! This is my wife’s favorite dish at Olive Garden. She orders it every time and says she can’t tell the difference. We wouldn’t change a thing and she made a lot. Servings!
Chef John’s Zabaglione
This five-ingredient dessert is very simple and tastes just like an Olive Garden dessert.
Chrissy’s Tangy Seafood Dip
“This is a great rendition of Olive Garden Seafood Dip (I love it too, so I’m glad someone came up with it),” says reviewer DEANADAVIS. “I tried it with sliced baguettes for a birthday party and it was a hit! I added a little more spaghetti sauce and another can of crabmeat and it turned out perfect 🙂 Will definitely use again Will.”
The fettuccine alfredo is to die for
This fettuccine alfredo recipe—which ERINMARIE adapted from her mother’s version—is easy to make at home when you’re craving the rich and creamy pasta of Olive Garden.
Italian Lemon Cream Cake
“Absolutely better than Olive Garden!! Everyone is asking me to make it again,” says reviewer Gina Owsley. “Thanks for this great recipe! So easy to make.”
Five Cheese Zetti Al Forno
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This “cheat recipe” for Olive Garden crowd pleasers Five cheese ziti al forno The recipe was created by developer and test kitchen expert Juliana Hale. “The combination of jarred sauce and cheese makes it super easy, but no one would know it. It’s so good!” she says
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