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Olive Garden Turns Up the Heat with a Spicy Summer Menu Update
Olive Garden Turns Up the Heat with a Spicy Summer Menu Update originally appeared on Parade.
As more and more people take part in the wonderful world of spicy flavors, our favorite brands have followed suit with some tastebud-rocking creations of their own. While we usually find ourselves obsessing over the latest Aldi grocery find or snackable Trader Joe's treat, it's actually our beloved Italian-American restaurant chain that has been turning up the heat and catching our attention most recently.
Starting this week, Olive Garden is turning up the heat with its bold new Spicy Three-Meat Sauce, now available on the popular 'Create Your Own Pasta' menu. Like all of Olive Garden's house-made sauces, this fiery addition is made fresh daily and strikes the perfect balance of heat and flavor. It features a vibrant blend of chili flakes, cherry peppers, red bell peppers, pepperoni, red wine, garlic, herbs and a rich homemade meat sauce that's sure to satisfy any pasta lover.
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But the hot summer excitement doesn't stop there. Alongside the new spicy sauce, Olive Garden has also introduced Bucatini — a thick spaghetti with a hollow center that lets the pasta soak up sauce from the inside out. Even Olive Garden's most dedicated fans might be surprised to learn this is the first new pasta shape the chain has added to its menu in nearly seven who dive into the 'Create Your Own Pasta' menu can enjoy even more options, including the new Spicy Three-Meat Sauce and Bucatini pasta, starting at just $12.99. The deal also includes Olive Garden's famous never-ending breadsticks, plus endless soup or salad — an iconic combo guaranteed to satisfy every craving. Diners can choose from:
Choice of pasta from New! Bucatini, Rigatoni, Angel Hair, Spaghetti and Gluten-Free Rotini
Choice of sauce from New! Spicy Three-Meat, Marinara, Meat Sauce, Five Cheese Marinara and Creamy Mushroom
Option to add a topping for an additional charge, which includes meatballs, Italian sausage, crispy chicken fritta, grilled chicken, sauteed shrimp and broccoliAlso later this season, starting July 7, guests can savor the Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini—grilled sirloin tips and shrimp tossed with bucatini in a spicy Calabrian cream sauce, plus spinach and tomatoes. These new dishes, along with the Spicy Three-Meat Sauce and Bucatini pasta, will be available until August 25. You can enjoy them in-restaurant, to-go or via delivery when ordering at or through the Olive Garden app. To turn up the summer heat even more, Olive Garden will be offering free delivery for the first million people who use code OGDELIVERS at Garden Turns Up the Heat with a Spicy Summer Menu Update first appeared on Parade on Jun 2, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
