Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Cheese Ravioli
I love to bake and cook, especially Italian dishes like this homemade ravioli recipe. In fact, my idea of a perfect day consists of cooking my family’s favorite foods then watching them dig in!—Lori Daniels, Hartland, Michigan. If you like this, learn how to make Olive Garden’s black tie mousse cake.
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Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Breadsticks
Fresh, buttery and oh-so delicious, these copycat Olive Garden breadsticks taste just like the real deal. Plus, they can be on the table in less than an hour! —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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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, MontanaGet Our Recipe for Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo
Inspired by: Chocolate Brownie Lasagna
Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna is truly something else. It’s one thing to have a brownie with tangy cream cheese frosting slathered on top (or swirled in the batter). It’s a whole other ball game to multiply that four times. —Molly Allen
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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, CaliforniaGet Our Recipe for Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno
Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Chicken Marsala
This classic recipe is a staple at Italian restaurants everywhere. Perhaps it’s the juicy, tender chicken breasts, or maybe it’s the flavorful, slightly sweet, mushroom wine sauce. Not to mention the side of creamy, dreamy fettuccine Alfredo. Whatever the reason, it’s a dish that we love to eat and love to make at home. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Pasta e FagioliHere’s an Italian favorite made easier by using prepared spaghetti sauce and canned broth for the flavorful base. —Cindy Garland, Limestone, TennesseeGet Our Recipe for Hearty Pasta Fagioli
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, IllinoisGet Our Recipe for Best Lasagna
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, TexasGet Our Recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake
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, CaliforniaGet Our Recipe for Cheesy Chicken Parmigiana
Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Toasted RavioliWhile visiting a friend who had just moved to St. Louis, Missouri, I tried these toasted ravioli at almost every restaurant! When I got home, I had to try to replicate them, and this recipe comes pretty close. —Cristina Carrera, Kenosha, WisconsinGet Our Recipe for Toasted Ravioli
Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Raspberry LemonadeHere’s a concentrate that allows you to enjoy a refreshing summer beverage any time of year. Sweet raspberries balance the tartness from lemons. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, WisconsinGet Our Recipe for Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate
Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Giant Cheese Stuffed ShellsMore cheese, please! You’ll get your fill from saucy jumbo pasta shells loaded with four kinds—ricotta, Asiago, mozzarella and cottage cheese. Do the prep work, and then freeze according to the recipe directions to have a ready-to-bake meal. —Taste of Home Test KitchenGet Our Recipe for Four-Cheese Stuffed Shells
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, GeorgiaGet Our Recipe for Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Chicken & Gnocchi SoupMy family loves making soup because it’s a great way to use up vegetables, and we’ll have leftovers for days. I made this copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup once and knew I needed the recipe in my soup Rolodex! —Risa Lichtman, Portland, OregonGet Our Recipe for Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
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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 EditorGet Our Recipe for Amaretto Margarita
Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Herb-Grilled SalmonMy roasted salmon is so simple but elegant enough to serve to company. I make it on days when I have less than an hour to cook. The salmon seasoning is an easy way to add flavor. —Luanne Asta, Hampton Bays, New YorkGet Our Recipe for Herb-Roasted Salmon Fillets
Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Famous House SaladMake your favorite Olive Garden salad at home in just 20 minutes with this fresh and creamy recipe. This copycat recipe is sweet, tangy and textured just like the original. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, WisconsinGet Our Recipe for Copycat Olive Garden Salad and Dressing
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, NebraskaGet Our Recipe for Eggplant Parmesan
Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Minestrone Soup
It’s hard to not go overboard when you’re at Olive Garden. From the Never Ending Pasta Bowls to the all-you-can-eat breadsticks and tiramisu for dessert, it’s pretty much a carbapalooza. Luckily, for people who want a lighter option, there’s Olive Garden minestrone soup. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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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, WashingtonGet Our Recipe for Meaty Spaghetti Sauce
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 YorkGet Our Recipe for Hot Chocolate Tiramisu
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, DEGet Our Recipe for Stuffed Chicken with Marinated Tomatoes
Seafood Fettuccine AlfredoThis lovely seafood Alfredo, featuring scallops and shrimp, and sprinkled with tomato and parsley, looks as mouthwatering as it tastes. Serve it with crusty Italian bread.
Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Rotini with Meat SauceMy husband loves pasta; I cringe over the messy dishes. On Spaghetti Day, as he calls it, I make a one-pot saucy rotini that keeps everyone happy. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, OntarioGet Our Recipe for One-Pot Saucy Beef Rotini
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. Get Our Recipe for Homemade Alfredo Sauce
Inspired by: Olive Garden’s Spaghetti & MeatballsOne evening, we had unexpected company. Since I had the ingredients on hand, I made this spaghetti and meatballs recipe. Everyone raved! This classic recipe makes a big batch and is perfect for entertaining. —Mary Lou Koskella, Prescott, ArizonaGet Our Recipe for Best Spaghetti and Meatballs
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, WisconsinGet Our Recipe for Shrimp Marinara
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, TexasGet Our Recipe for Sopaipillas
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