Like most people who go to Olive Garden, you fill up on the breadsticks and salad and have some room left over for your main course. That means you get to bring home leftovers that become lunch for the next day. Still delicious, but not as great as fresh. Here are 25 copycat Olive Garden recipes to try out so your taste buds will be in heaven.
A few things to remember when making copycat recipes and delicious food in general. Buy the next ingredients you can: the fresher, the better in most cases.
If you are making the pesto, buy fresh basil. You can usually find it at most grocery stores, sold in the produce section.
When making alfredo sauce, use freshly shaved parmesan. Look at the ingredients. Make sure it does not have cellulose in it. That is what keeps grated parmesan from sticking together, but it does not melt well. It will have a grainy texture to it.
Bon Appetite!
Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks by Handle The Heat
You know you will be asking for more breadsticks every time you go to Olive Garden. Now you can easily make them yourself.
Olive Garden Copycat Salad by What’s In The Pan
Now you can make sure that all the peppers are yours or have as many croutons as you wish.
Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup by Creme De La Crumb
I could eat this soup as a meal, with breadsticks, of course.
Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup by Tornadough Alli
Chicken and Gnocchi in a creamy base make this savory soup a winner each time.
Instant Pot Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli Soup Copycat by Easy Budget Recipes
This is a meal! Meat, veggies, beans all swimming in a savory tomato base. Yum!
Baked Ravioli Appetizers – Olive Garden Copycat by Todays Creative Ideas
I have not had a ravioli I didn’t like. But I’ve had ones that are overcooked in water. Baked kinds of ravioli are definitely the way to go.
Copycat Olive Garden Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip by CD Kitchen
This appetizer is dangerously good. Make it at home and enjoy.
Lasagna Fritta {Copycat Olive Garden Recipe} by Pass the Sushi
Pasta for the win! Who says lasagna noodles have to lay down straight and be layered.
Olive Garden’s Alfredo Sauce by The Cozy Cook
Once you have the recipe for alfredo sauce, you can use it on different proteins and pasta.
Copycat Olive Garden Marinara Sauce by Tammi Lee Tips
Awesome red sauce! Another sauce you can put on most proteins a pasta.
Olive Garden’s Chicken Parmigiana by Today
This is always my go-to meal, and I’m so happy I can make this at home.
Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo by Gonna Want Seconds
I think one of the only two dinners I’ve seen my boyfriend eat at Olive Garden is this one. He seems to get too much enjoyment out of this one.
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken And Shrimp Carbonara Recipe by Mashed
Olive Garden Chicken Marsala by Copy Kat
If you love their mushroom-smothered chicken, you will love this copycat recipe!
Chicken Margherita by Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen
Using fresh basil to make this pesto is what it takes to have a great basil pesto.
Olive Garden Giant Stuffed Shells by The Food Hussy
This is comfort food. Pasta, gooey cheese, and red sauce! Make enough for leftovers.
Copycat Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana by Favorite
Eggplant never tasted so good. It’s crispy and slightly gooey with red sauce. Yum!
Olive Garden Lasagna Classico Recipe by Secret Copycat Restaurant Recipes
Lasagna is another incredible comfort food. It fills your tummy and keeps it full.
Copycat Olive Garden Oven Baked Tortelloni Alfredo by The Food Hussy
Alfredo sauce holding onto all the curves of delicious tortelloni is sure to make you happy. Make sure there are breadsticks!
Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi by Three Olives Branch
I’m a fan of any food that has shrimp in it. This savory, buttery dish is a crowd-pleaser.
Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno (Copycat) by Dinner Then Dessert
Mix red sauce, cheese, and pasta, and you will have them all coming back for seconds.
Black Tie Mousse Cake by Mindee’s Cooking Obsession
Chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and creamy goodness, and a whole pie at home!
Olive Garden Tiramisu by Copy Kat Recipes
Smooth tiramisu with fluffy icing, Make enough for everyone.
Copycat Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna by CD Kitchen
Ok, we will call it Chocolate Lasagna as long as there is enough for everyone to enjoy.
Copycat Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake by Food Folks and Fun
Lemon is such a great ingredient. Add some flour and sugar, and you have an amazing dessert.
Jill Davis, author for Life So Ever
Jill Davis grew up on army bases in the USA and Germany and has spent her adult life on the East Coast. She resides in Virginia where she gets to enjoy lots of hiking trails, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures. No recipe intimidates her and she is always up to try most foods. Her second language is sarcasm and she always looks for the good in life.
