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[XiaNaphryz]

http://www.brandeating.com/2015/06/olive-garden-releases-breadstick-sandwiches.html

Olive Garden has capitalized on the popularity of their breadsticks and launched two new Signature Breadstick Sandwiches featuring a shorter but slightly wider breadstick bun.

The Signature Breadstick Sandwiches are offered as part of a lunch combo, which comes with garlic Parmesan fries, unlimited breadsticks (because one breadstick bun is just not enough), and a choice of soup or salad.

Starting at $7.99 for the combo, the Signature Breadstick Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich comes with a fried Parmesan-breaded chicken breast that's topped with Italian cheese and marinara sauce inside the new breadstick bun.

Nutritional Info - Signature Breadstick Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich (sandwich only)
Calories - 590 (from Fat - 250)
Fat - 28g (Saturated Fat - 8g)
Sodium - 1760mg
Carbs - 49g (Sugar - 5g)
Protein - 35g

Nutritional Info - Garlic Parmesan Fries
Calories - 270 (from Fat - 110)
Fat - 12g (Saturated Fat - 1g)
Sodium - 720mg
Carbs - 36g (Sugar - 0g)
Protein - 3g

The Signature Breadstick Italian Meatball Sandwich features Sicilian meatballs and both alfredo and marinara sauce on the signature breadstick bun. The lunch combo starts at $6.99.

Nutritional Info - Signature Breadstick Italian Meatball Sandwich (sandwich only)
Calories - 600 (from Fat - 350)
Fat - 39g (Saturated Fat - 18g)
Sodium - 1450mg
Carbs - 38g (Sugar - 3g)
Protein - 24g

In addition to the Signature Breadstick Sandwiches, Olive Garden is expanding their menu with one permanent addition and two limited-time offerings.

Sausage Stuffed Giant Rigatoni - Large rigatoni pasta filled with Italian sausage, topped with meat sauce and melted mozzarella.

Nutritional Info - Sausage Stuffed Giant Rigatoni
Calories - 1020 (from Fat - 540)
Fat - 60g (Saturated Fat - 30g)
Sodium - 2740mg
Carbs - 58g (Sugar - 14g)
Protein - 65g

Shrimp Fresco Appetizer - Chilled, extra-large shrimp served with a new fresco dipping sauce, available for a limited-time only.

Nutritional Info - Shrimp Fresco
Calories - 250 (from Fat - 120)
Fat - 14g (Saturated Fat - 2g)
Sodium - 870mg
Carbs - 4g (Sugar - 1g)
Protein - 27g

Nutritional Info - Fresco Sauce
Calories - 160 (from Fat - 140)
Fat - 16g (Saturated Fat - 3.5g)
Sodium - 670mg
Carbs - 4g (Sugar -3g)
Protein - <1g

Vanilla Panna Cotta with Fresh Blueberries - Thick vanilla custard topped with blueberries and a raspberry sauce, available only for a limited-time.

Nutritional Info - Vanilla Panna Cotta with Fresh Blueberries
Calories - 500 (from Fat - 290)
Fat - 32g (Saturated Fat - 20g)
Sodium - 50mg
Carbs - 47g (Sugar - 34g)
Protein - 3g

Olive Garden is also offering an option to upgrade their House Salad with grilled chicken marinated with Italian spices. And on the lunch special side of things, they have also redone the Tuscan Duo Create Your Own Lunch Combination, which provides diners with a choice of unlimited soup or salad plus a variety of entrees, including the new Signature Breadstick Sandwiches and Mini Pasta Bowls, starting at $6.99.

 

[MattyG]

That chicken parm sandwich looks fucking delicious. I'm so hungry now.

 

[mcfrank]

Want.

 

[JeffZero]

welp, brb cooking dinner.

 

[Nathan_Drake]

Would eat

 

[Wads]

Ads are on point:

 

[SwiftDeath]

Would try that chicken parm sandwich

 

[MrToughPants]

That stuffed rigatoni looks fucking deelish...but it's Olive Garden.

 

[NateDrake]

Holy shit at the Sausage Stuffed Giant Rigatoni nutritional facts! 1020 calories and 65 grams of protein!

 

[jrDev]

Jesus Christ at the sodium level! :/

 

[sensui-tomo]

Me likey breadsticks

 

[BabyFaceKillah]

that sandwich looks sooo good but its soo bad






i hate you olive garden..

 

[Wag]

Where da fiber?

 

[Alpha Centauri]

On my way.

 

[TTG]

Looked up the menu to see if everything was such a nutritional disaster. First item:

Creamy Citrus Chicken, Entree

Calories 1230
Total Fat 83 g 127%
Saturated fat 44 g 220%
Trans fat 1 g
Sodium 1,620 mg 67%
Total Carbohydrate 77 g 25%
Dietary fiber 4 g 16%
Protein 45 g

do I dare look up Cheesecake Factory numbers?

 

[Christopher]

Olive Garden really isn't that bad it gets too much hate for no reason...

I don't know what it's called but they have this yellow soup which is awesome with kale

 

[Kwansu Dudes]

Chicken Parm you look so good.

 

[jwk94]

Do they serve regular fries?

 

[Jarate]

Come on Red Lobster Cheesy Biscuit sandwiches next

 

[zeopower6]

Do they serve regular fries?

Doesn't look like it... but I'm sure you can ask about it?

Can order from their website already for lunch~

 

[way more]

I know who would want this!

But then guess what follows!

Uh Oh! [Old Car horn, Coyote Howl, Toilet Flush noises]

 

[Blablurn]

I want this in my mouth

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Come on Red Lobster Cheesy Biscuit sandwiches next

I'm kind of surprised noone has tried to do something with cheesy biscuits for a breakfast sandwich yet.

 

[Lamel]

You mean...just sandwiches?

 

[CountAntonius]

Want.

.

 

[-MD-]

You mean...just sandwiches?

There's seasoning on the bread!

It's so different!

 

[sensui-tomo]

I'm kind of surprised noone has tried to do something with cheesy biscuits for a breakfast sandwich yet.

You mean someone buy the box of this stuff at a store, and make an ultimate sandwich at home? I don't want a stroke from the food.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

You mean someone buy the box of this stuff at a store, and make an ultimate sandwich at home? I don't want a stroke from the food.

People have done worse, but I was more talking about a chain attempting to do it, whether it be fast food or a fast casual place.

 

[terrisus]

I was expecting breadsticks inside of breadsticks.
I'm kind of disappointed now.

 

[ikimevol]

Olive garden and Carls Jr. need to fucking chill

 

[AkuMifune]

Could be updated. Give up on life? We have too. Breadstick sandwiches now at Olive Garden.

 

[EnVy_CaLiBeR]

Lol!

Those sandwiches look tasty, but I didn't know Olive Garden's breadsticks were that popular. Might be good to try once.

 

[Zoe]

Those sandwiches look tasty, but I didn't know Olive Garden's breadsticks were that popular. Might be good to try once.

Unlimited bread is always going to garner a following. Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse, Pappadeaux...

So fattening, but oh so good ;_;

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Lol!

Those sandwiches look tasty, but I didn't know Olive Garden's breadsticks were that popular. Might be good to try once.

Pretty much the only reason most people would consider going there is because of the breadsticks.

 

[The Elite]

My friend says they might be coming back to Ontario, Canada.

I would dig it.

 

[Laevateinn]

I love chicken parmigiana but I feel like that sandwich would kill me. 1760mg of salt. Jesus. Still...

 

[CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls]

As if I didn't need another excuse to indulge in their lunch anymore.

Breadstick chicken parm, 8 bowls of chicken and gnocchi, "unlimited" breadsticks.

 

[newshinycd]

Looked up the menu to see if everything was such a nutritional disaster. First item:

Creamy Citrus Chicken, Entree

Calories 1230
Total Fat 83 g 127%
Saturated fat 44 g 220%
Trans fat 1 g
Sodium 1,620 mg 67%
Total Carbohydrate 77 g 25%
Dietary fiber 4 g 16%
Protein 45 g

do I dare look up Cheesecake Factory numbers?

Gotta get dem gainz, son.

 

[HUELEN10]

Guys, I am going to Olive Garden today; I will be getting the chicken Parmesan and my soup choice will be chicken gnocchi. Will take pictures, let's see if they look anything like the promo shot.

 

[titiklabingapat]

Olive Garden really isn't that bad it gets too much hate for no reason...

I don't know what it's called but they have this yellow soup which is awesome with kale

I like them but I do make fun of people who go to Times Square to eat there lol

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Olive Garden really isn't that bad it gets too much hate for no reason...

I don't know what it's called but they have this yellow soup which is awesome with kale

Urine?

 

[sixteen-bit]

Where the Cheddar Bay Biscuit sandwiches at?

 

[zbarron]

Olive Garden really isn't that bad it gets too much hate for no reason...

I don't know what it's called but they have this yellow soup which is awesome with kale

Zuppa Toscana.

Yeah those do look tasty. Now I want to make Chicken Parm for dinner.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Guys, I am going to Olive Garden today; I will be getting the chicken Parmesan and my soup choice will be chicken gnocchi. Will take pictures, let's see if they look anything like the promo shot.

If you don't report back by end of day we'll assume you've died due to Olive Garden.

 

[thespot84]

Olive Garden really isn't that bad it gets too much hate for no reason...

I don't know what it's called but they have this yellow soup which is awesome with kale

It's the nickelback of italian food

 

[thelatestmodel]

I bloody love panna cotta, such an underrated dessert!

 

[HUELEN10]

If you don't report back by end of day we'll assume you've died due to Olive Garden.

Deal.

 

[HUELEN10]

For some reason, I have a bad feeling about this...

 

[thespot84]

For some reason, I have a bad feeling about this...

That's where they keep the breadsticks

 

[Amentallica]

Whoever mentioned Cheesecake Factory should look at the carrot cake nutrition. A whole cake is mindboggling calorie-heavy.