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32 Olive Garden Copycat Recipes

Whether you're hankering for keep-'em-coming breadsticks, a sky-high layered lasagna or a sweet slice of tiramisu, you can bring your favorite Olive Garden recipes home with these copycat recipes that taste just like their Italian inspirations.

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Homemade Fettuccini Alfredo Exps Toham21 21260 B12 02 13b 1

Inspired by: Olive Garden's Fettuccine Alfredo

This 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, Montana

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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana

I let my young son pick out seed packets and he chose kale, which grew like crazy. This hearty soup helped make good use of it and rivals a restaurant version that we love.
—Michelle Babbie, Malone, New York

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Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Exps Thas19 237475 B04 17 7b 21

Inspired by: Olive Garden's Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

After 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, California

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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 eatand love to make at home. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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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

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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Lasagna Classico

Want 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, Illinois

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Five Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip Exps Hplbz18 80323 C05 16 7b 4

Inspired by: Olive Garden's Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Whenever I go to an event, I'm always asked to bring this hot dip. Five types of cheese make it a standout and oh-so delicious. I love its party-ready convenience— I serve it straight from the slow cooker, so set-up and clean-up are a breeze! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Chicken Parmigiana

My 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, California

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St Louis Toasted Ravioli Exps Tohon19 242972 E06 14 3b 2

Inspired by: Olive Garden's Toasted Ravioli

While 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, Wisconsin

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Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate Exps46887 Cp143300a02 20 2b Rms 2

Inspired by: Olive Garden's Raspberry Lemonade

Here'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, Wisconsin

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Four Cheese Stuffed Shells Exps Cf2bz20 32209 B12 05 1b 3

Inspired by: Olive Garden's Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells

More 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 Kitchen

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Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo Exps Tohescodr20 162994 E03 12 3b 3

Inspired by: Olive Garden's Shrimp Alfredo

I 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, Georgia

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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Exps Ssmz18 55269 D03 09 2b 2

Inspired by: Olive Garden's Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

I tasted a similar soup at Olive Garden and wanted to see if I could re-create it myself at home. Here's the delicious result! It's wonderful on a cool evening. —Jaclynn Robinson, Shingletown, California

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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Marinara Dipping Sauce

My mother, who was Italian American, called marinara sauce "gravy." She made this marinara sauce recipe in big batches several times a month, so it was a staple on our dinner table. A mouthwatering aroma filled the house each time she cooked it. —James Grimes, Frenchtown, New Jersey

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Herb Roasted Salmon Fillets Exps Ft20 164150 F 0812 1 3

Inspired by: Olive Garden's Herb-Grilled Salmon

My 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 York

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Super Italian Chopped Salad Exps Cimzw20 40326 B09 03 2b 13

Inspired by: Olive Garden's Famous House Salad

Antipasto ingredients are sliced and diced to make this substantial chop salad. I like to buy sliced meat from the deli and chop it all up so you can get a bit of everything in each bite. —Kim Molina, Duarte, California

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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Tiramisu

Instead 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 York

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Seafood Alfredo Exps Toham21 20398 B12 02 12b 13

Inspired by: Olive Garden's Seafood Alfredo

My guest can't believe I prepared this dish myself. This rich, creamy main dish features plenty of seafood flavors with a hint of garlic and lemon. Frozen peas and a jar of Alfredo sauce make it a simple supper that will be requested time and again.—Melissa Mosness, Loveland, Colorado

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Homemade Alfredo Sauce Exps Thn18 154501 B05 31 2b 11

Inspired by: Olive Garden's Alfredo Dipping Sauce

When 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

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Inspired by: Olive Garden's Spaghetti & Meatballs

One 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, Arizona

Originally Published: November 30, 2021

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