These 14 Copycat Olive Garden Recipes include favorites like breadsticks, salad, Zuppa Toscana, Chicken Gnocchi Soup, and Five Cheese Ziti. You can make all of these restaurant favorites at home for less.

Olive Garden Breadsticks wrapped in a towel on a wooden platter.
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Olive Garden is one of our family’s favorite restaurants, but with 8 kids, eating out can get expensive quickly. Over the years, I started making our favorite dishes at home, and now we can enjoy the same flavors for much less. After 14 years of developing recipes, these are some of my favorite copycat recipes to make for my family.

Why You’ll Love These Recipes

  • Restaurant favorites at home. These recipes recreate the Olive Garden flavors you love for less.
  • Make the full meal. Serve breadsticks, salad, soup, and an entree together.
  • Plenty of variety. Choose from appetizers, soups, pasta dishes and more.
  • Feeds a crowd. Homemade versions make it easier to serve more people for less.
  • Quick options. Many of the recipes are ready in 30 minutes or less.

1. Olive Garden Fried Lasagna

Crispy fried lasagna filled with creamy ricotta and served with marinara for dipping.

Four golden, crispy Olive Garden Fried Lasagna ravioli topped with marinara sauce and grated cheese, garnished with chopped parsley, served in a white oval dish on a wooden board.
Olive Garden Fried Lasagna
Olive Garden Fried Lasagna is a traditional lasagna dish that is deep fried to perfection. This Italian dish is delicious and easy to make.
Olive Garden Fried Lasagna

2. Olive Garden Breadsticks

Soft, fluffy breadsticks brushed with garlic butter and perfect for any Italian dinner.

A stack of golden-brown breadsticks, inspired by the Olive Garden Breadsticks recipe, sprinkled with salt and partially covered by a white cloth, sits on a wooden board. In the background are bowls of red marinara sauce and fresh lettuce salad.
Olive Garden Breadsticks
Enjoy Olive Garden Breadsticks at home any day of the week. These soft and fluffy breadsticks topped with garlic butter never disappoint.
Olive Garden Breadsticks

3. Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms

Tender mushrooms filled with a savory mixture and baked until golden.

A close-up of Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms in a white baking dish, topped with melted cheese, breadcrumbs, and chopped parsley, served over a golden sauce.
Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms
Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms are flavorful and easy to make. Make your favorite stuffed mushrooms at home with this copycat recipe.
Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms

4. Olive Garden Salad Dressing

A tangy, herby dressing that tastes just like the Olive Garden favorite.

A glass bottle filled with light brown Olive Garden Salad Dressing sits on a white surface.
Olive Garden Salad Dressing
This Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing is zesty and full of flavor. Now you can make it at home to toss in your favorite salad
Olive Garden Salad Dressing

5. Copycat Olive Garden Salad

Crisp romaine, olives, pepperoncini, red onion, croutons, and homemade dressing.

Close up of a bowl of salad topped with parmesan cheese.
Copycat Olive Garden Salad Recipe
We love making this Copycat Olive Garden Salad Recipe. It is one of our favorites restaurant salad and I am glad I can make it at home.
Copycat Olive Garden Salad Recipe

6. Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Creamy chicken pasta made in the slow cooker with Parmesan and a rich sauce.

A close-up of creamy Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta with chunks of chicken, topped with grated cheese and parsley, being stirred with a wooden spoon.
Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
Enjoy creamy and delicious Crock pot olive garden chicken alfredo pasta at home and save money. Let the slow cooker do all the work for a great meal.
Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

7. Olive Garden Stuffed Ziti Fritta

Crispy ziti filled with four cheeses and served with Alfredo and marinara.

A plate of crispy breaded mozzarella bites, reminiscent of Olive Garden stuffed ziti fritta, served with bowls of marinara sauce and ranch dressing, garnished with fresh herbs on a white surface.
Olive Garden Stuffed Ziti Fritta
Olive Garden Stuffed Ziti Fritta is the perfect appetizer. It is loaded with flavor and tastes amazing. This is one of our favorite Olive Garden Copycat Recipes.
Olive Garden Stuffed Ziti Fritta

8. Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Creamy chicken soup with spinach and tender potato gnocchi.

A bowl of creamy Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup with spinach and shredded cheese, served with a spoon on a gray countertop next to a black and white towel and black pepper shakers.
Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Crock pot olive garden chicken gnocchi recipe will satisfy your Olive Garden craving. This creamy and hearty soup is easy and delicious.
Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

9. Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi

Tender shrimp and linguine tossed in a lemon garlic butter sauce.

A pan filled with cooked angel hair pasta, shrimp, and green asparagus tips echoes the essence of an Olive Garden shrimp scampi recipe. The pasta is lightly tossed with herbs and small tomato pieces. A white striped towel and fresh parsley adorn the marble surface beside the pan.
Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi
Enjoy Olive garden shrimp scampi recipe at home. It is the perfect blend of garlic, butter and seasonings with pasta and asparagus.
Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi

10. Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

A rich, creamy Parmesan and Romano sauce perfect for pasta or breadsticks.

Fettuccine alfredo in a large skillet with a serving in between tongs.
Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce
This Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce is made with butter, garlic, cream, milk, Parmesan, and Romano cheese. It costs just $1.08 per serving and has become our favorite Friday night pasta dinner.
Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

11. Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli

Crispy breaded ravioli served with warm marinara for dipping.

A black plate with five Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli, breaded and baked, sprinkled with herbs and grated cheese. Served with marinara sauce, a garnish of fresh parsley, and a striped napkin nearby.
Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli
Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli is a family favorite appetizer. This copycat recipe is easily made at home with simple ingredients.
Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli

12. Olive Garden 5 Cheese Ziti

Ziti baked with five cheeses and a rich tomato cream sauce.

A close-up of Olive Garden 5 Cheese ziti being served from a casserole dish, topped with melted cheese, breadcrumbs, and garnished with chopped parsley. The pasta is coated in a creamy tomato sauce.
Olive Garden 5 Cheese Ziti
Olive Garden 5 Cheese Ziti is loaded with cheese and layered with Marinara and Alfredo Sauce. This gooey cheesy copycat dish is simple to prepare but so hearty and delicious.
Olive Garden 5 Cheese Ziti

13. Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup

Italian sausage, potatoes, kale and cream simmered in a savory broth.

Bowl of Zuppa Toscana Soup topped with shredded parmesan cheese.
Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup
Creamy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and kale simmered in a garlicky chicken broth, just like the Olive Garden soup. The cream and kale go in at the end, so the broth stays rich and the greens stay bright.
Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup

14. Olive Garden’s Herb Grilled Salmon

Herb seasoned grilled salmon finished with a bright lemon butter sauce.

A seasoned baked salmon fillet, reminiscent of Olive Garden's Herb Grilled Salmon, is garnished with herbs and served on a plate alongside fresh, steamed broccoli. A lemon wedge is partially visible on the side, enhancing the dish's presentation.
Olive Garden’s Herb Grilled Salmon
Enjoy Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon recipe at home thanks to this easy recipe. It is so easy and the garlic herb butter is delicious.
Olive Garden’s Herb Grilled Salmon

Tips for the Best Olive Garden Dinner at Home

  • Start the breadsticks early. Give the dough enough time to rise so they are warm at dinner.
  • Make the dressing ahead. Chill it for a few hours so the flavors can blend.
  • Start the soup first. Let it simmer while the breadsticks rise.
  • Main Dish. Make the 5 Cheese Ziti for a dish that’s ready in less than an hour.
  • Grate the cheese fresh. Fresh Parmesan melts better and has more flavor.
  • Serve together. Have the salad and breadsticks ready when everyone sits down to enjoy the complete meal.

These 14 Copycat Olive Garden Recipes make it easy to enjoy your restaurant’s favorites at home, from breadsticks and salad to Zuppa Toscana, Shrimp Scampi, and Five Cheese Ziti. Try one tonight or plan a full Olive Garden dinner at home.

If you make one, leave a star rating and comment below. I leave hearing which copycat recipe your family liked best.

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  1. Cathy Boyles says:

    AMAZING! Zupa Toscana!

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  2. Bill Maginnis says:

    These look great, especially the bread sticks, Zuppa Toscana, and Grilled Salmon.
    Thanks!
    Only concern is the constant barrage of pop-up ads on this page and on the pages linked from this page.

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    1. Carrie Barnard says:

      Thank you, Bill! I hope you enjoy them! I’m sorry the ads have been frustrating. They help keep the recipes free, but they shouldn’t make the site difficult to use. If any ads are covering the recipes or won’t close, please let me know whether you’re on a phone or computer so we can look into it.

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  3. elizabeth waltman says:

    I would like the recipes

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    1. Carrie Barnard says:

      Hi Elizabeth! Just click the name or photo of whichever dish you’d like to make in the post. That will take you to the full recipe with ingredients and instructions. Enjoy!

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