About this dish
The Lasagna Classico sits in the Pasta section of the Olive Garden menu. Layers of pasta, parmesan, mozzarella, ricotta, beef, and Italian sausage with marinara.
At $18.49, this dish lands right around the pasta average across the chains MenuDive tracks. For most diners, the plate is sized to be eaten as a single entree, though many of the heavier appetizers and shareables are designed to feed two.
Olive Garden is a italian-american chain founded in 1982 and currently operates more than 900 across the united states, canada, and mexico. The kitchen runs on Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, though specific hours can vary by store.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving as listed on the chain's printed menu reference. Sodium and fat content are typical of casual-dining chain pricing — if you are watching either, look for the SkinnyLicious-style or under-600-calorie tagged dishes on the parent restaurant page.
How it fits the rest of the menu
If you are building a meal around this dish at Olive Garden, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full Olive Garden menu includes side options that can balance the plate — lighter sides like steamed vegetables or a side salad will offset a calorie-dense entree, while loaded sides typically push the meal over the 1500-calorie line.
For diners comparing across chains, the Pasta category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at Olive Garden
- Chicken Alfredo — $18.99, 1480 cal
- Fettuccine Alfredo — $16.49, 1220 cal
- Five Cheese Ziti al Forno — $17.99, 1080 cal
- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce — $14.99, 720 cal