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Lasagna Frittas
The Lasagna Frittas sits on the indulgent end of Olive Garden's Appetizer section at 1020 calories per serving. It pairs 34g of protein with 82g of carbohydrates and 61g of total fat, and contributes 2200mg of sodium toward the FDA's 2,300mg daily reference value.
Heavy · 1020 cal 34g protein 82g carbs 61g fat High sodium · 96% DV
What's in the Lasagna Frittas?
At 1020 calories per serving, the Lasagna Frittas represents about 51% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake. On the macronutrient side, roughly 13% of those calories come from protein, 54% from fat, and 32% from carbohydrates — a profile typical of Olive Garden's Appetizer section. Sodium is often the line to watch with sit-down chain entrees, and this dish delivers 2200mg, or about 96% of the FDA's daily reference value. If you're watching salt, pairing the Lasagna Frittas with a side salad (dressing on the side) and water rather than a sweetened beverage is the standard mitigation. Like most items at Olive Garden, the dish is built for shareable portions and is plated at restaurant scale rather than a strict single serving. Boxing half of it before you start is one of the simplest ways to bring the per-meal calorie load down meaningfully without giving up the experience.
How this fits a 2,000-calorie day
One serving of the Lasagna Frittas supplies 1020 calories, which represents roughly 51% of a 2,000-calorie reference day. That is a substantial entrée portion typical of full-service chain restaurants. If lunch and breakfast were modest, the dish can fit a normal day; if you also plan to eat dinner with sides, the budget gets tight.
The macronutrient split lands at roughly 13% protein, 32% carbohydrate and 54% fat by calorie share — a useful frame because raw gram counts often understate how much of a dish's energy actually comes from fat. Protein content is modest at 34g, so the dish leans on carbohydrate and fat to do most of the calorie work. Pairing it with a protein-forward side helps balance the plate.
Sodium clocks in at 2200mg, or about 96% of the FDA's 2,300mg daily reference value. That single dish nearly maxes out the recommended daily intake on its own — worth flagging for anyone managing blood pressure, taking diuretics, or trying to keep ankle swelling down on long-haul flights. Asking for sauces or seasoned items on the side is the most direct lever you have. Saturated fat is the other line worth watching at 28g — about 140% of the daily reference value — primarily a long-term cardiovascular consideration rather than a single-meal one.
Allergen profile
Milk Wheat Eggs
The Lasagna Frittas is flagged for Milk, Wheat and Eggs in the chain's posted allergen panel. The dairy component is most often in the sauce, the cheese topping or the butter used to finish the plate; an unsauced or sauce-on-the-side preparation can sometimes reduce — but rarely eliminate — the exposure. Wheat exposure typically comes from breading, pasta, the bun or batter; chains that publish gluten-friendly menus list specific substitution paths. Egg appears most commonly in the pasta, the breading wash or the mayonnaise-based dressings rather than as a stand-alone ingredient. Cross-contact in a shared kitchen is always possible, so when in doubt, ask the floor manager.
How it stacks up against the casual-dining category
Across the 80 Appetizer entries we track in this category — averaging 920 calories and 2,008mg sodium per serving — the Lasagna Frittas at Olive Garden sits roughly 11% heavier than the category average. It also delivers 192mg more sodium than the typical Appetizer item we list, which is the more useful number if you're cross-shopping menus on the way to a reservation.
For direct cross-shopping, here are the closest Appetizer matches we track at competing chains:
| Dish | Restaurant | Cal | Sodium | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Chile Queso & Chips | Buffalo Wild Wings | 1010 | 1,810mg | 28g |
| Aussie Cheese Fries (Half) | Outback Steakhouse | 1080 | 2,050mg | 28g |
| Cheese Curds | Buffalo Wild Wings | 1080 | 1,810mg | 42g |
| Avocado Egg Rolls | BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse | 1080 | 1,410mg | 12g |
Ordering strategy
If the Lasagna Frittas is the entrée you want, the highest-leverage adjustments are usually the ones that change the surrounding meal rather than the dish itself. Pairing the dish with a vegetable-forward side instead of a starch-heavy one keeps total carb load reasonable, and ordering water rather than a sweetened beverage avoids the easy 200–400 calorie tack-on that most people don't account for. Sauces, dressings and finishing oils are routinely the largest hidden source of calories on a casual-dining plate; getting them on the side gives you direct portion control without changing the dish you actually want to eat.
Ingredients summary
Fried lasagna ravioli, alfredo, marinara
| Lighter pick | Cal | Saved | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Scampi Fritta | 830 | −190 | 28g |
The bottom line
The Lasagna Frittas from Olive Garden is a heavy entry on the chain's menu at 1020 calories and 2,200mg of sodium per serving. Protein delivery is in the typical mid-range for the category. Anyone tracking sodium specifically — including most people on blood-pressure medication — should weigh this dish against the chain's lower-sodium options on the same menu before committing.