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Dinner and Leftovers Made Easy with Olive Garden + Giveaway

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Disclosure:  I was provided with funds to enjoy a family meal at Olive Garden in exchange for my honest review. No other monetary compensation has been received.  All opinions are my own. 

A few years ago we went out to dinner a lot, but now that we are really focusing on saving money and eating at home as much as possible going out to dinner is quite a treat.  One of our very favorite places to enjoy a nice family meal out is Olive Garden.  The delicious Italian pasta dishes, fresh and endless salad and the hot bread sticks make this a meal we all enjoy a lot!  
Currently, Olive Garden is making our special night out last even longer…for the better.  Have you heard of the Buy One, Take One Dinner promotion at Olive Garden?  It is the best deal and the greatest way for me to get a break from preparing dinner two nights in a row!!  Woot!  Mom for the win!!  

Another reason why we always have Olive Garden at the top of our lists when deciding where to go out to dinner is the great children’s menu.  I don’t know about you but one of the worst parts about going to dinner with the kids is waiting for our food.  Even if it is a fast turn around, the kids think their food is TAKING FOREVER!!  Well, Olive Garden has a great children’s menu that keeps both Jude and Teagan occupied.  There are stickers, crayons and fun activities on the menu.  Stickers are always a hit. 

In addition to the fun menu for kids, they offer great side dish options for kids too!  Love that!!  Grapes or salad is always one of the sides that they choose, healthy options!
When you choose the Buy One, Take One Dinner you also get to choose between the salad or soup plus get fresh baked bread sticks.  Yum!!  I can never decide what is my favorite part of waiting for my main dish – salad or bread sticks??

Gather the family for a great meal with Olive Garden, complete with all the salad and breadsticks you want. Then, take home a second meal, freshly prepared and chilled for you to enjoy later.

Buy One, Take One Details:
  • Starting at $12.99
  • Meal Options Include
    • Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno
    • Fettuccine Alfredo
    • Cheese Ravioli with Marinara
    • Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
  • Upgrade to Premium Entrees for an additional price
    • Seafood Lasagna Sauté 
    • Smoked Mozzarella Chicken
    • Giant Three-Cheese Stuffed Shells
  • Choose another Entree to take home
    • Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno
    • Fettuccine Alfredo
    • Cheese Ravioli with Marinara
    • Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
My mom and I went with the Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno and Jeremy ordered the Spaghetti with Meat Sauce but added Italian Sausage for an additional charge.  We all took home the same meals for later too.  I love the Five Cheese sauce from Olive Garden, it is my favorite!  
After we enjoyed our dinner, our waiter came to ask what we would be taking home.  With in a few minutes he had our take home meals all wrapped up and ready to go!  So easy!  The best part is that these meals are easily reheated in the microwave for just a few minutes.  So good!  We enjoyed our take one meal the following evening after a long day at work and school.  Perfect!  
The Buy One, Take One Dinner really is a great deal for those families wanting an on budget night out.  Olive Garden is always delicious and like I stated before, perfect for kids!  We are hoping to enjoy at least one more night out at Olive Garden before this promo is over.  Yummy!!  
Learn more about the Buy One, Take One Dinner promotion on the Olive Garden Website.  
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One of my lucky readers will be able to try out Olive Garden’s Buy One, Take One Dinner with a FREE gift card!!  You can thank me later for 2 nights off from cooking!  Again….MOM WIN!!!  
#Sweepstakes runs from September 14 – September 22.  Must be 18 years old or older to win. 
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What is your favorite dish to order at Olive Garden?

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  1. Shelly Peterson says

    September 14, 2017 at 7:25 am

    I like to order the Chicken Parmesan.

  2. Jerry Marquardt says

    September 14, 2017 at 8:20 am

    I love the Tuscan T-Bone steak at Olive Garden.

  3. jerseygirl137 says

    September 14, 2017 at 10:45 am

    The Chicken Parmigiana is my favorite dish to order at Olive Garden.

  4. 1porkchop says

    September 14, 2017 at 11:03 am

    My favorite thing to order is the chicken piccata

  5. Natalie says

    September 14, 2017 at 11:23 am

    My favorite thing to get at Olive Garden is the Ravioli di Portobello.

  6. Julie Wood says

    September 14, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    I love the Chicken Scampi! It is so delicious!

  7. Darlene says

    September 14, 2017 at 12:45 pm

    I love their endless soap and salad and I love their chicken parm.

  8. Jeanne Coulombe says

    September 14, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    My favorite is the chicken picatta so good.

  9. Noelle Carroll says

    September 14, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    I love the Chicken Alfredo, I try to try their seasonal dishes also but my go to is always chicken alfredo!

  10. Lauren says

    September 14, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    I like the salad, soup and breadsticks.

  11. James Robert says

    September 14, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    I like their shrimp alfredo

  12. ellie says

    September 14, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    Chicken Alfredo! Olive Garden has the best!

  13. Heather Kelly says

    September 14, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    Salad and Fettuccine Alfredo!

  14. Susan Quackenbush says

    September 14, 2017 at 3:22 pm

    Smoked Mozzarella Chicken is my very favorite!

  15. Alison Myers says

    September 14, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    I don't think I've ever met a dish at Olive Garden that I didn't love! If I have to pick one favorite though, it'd be the Braised Beef & Tortelloni or the Ravioli di Portobello! Both sooooo good, and that Olive Garden salad! Yum! – Alison Myers

  16. Jenny Finney says

    September 14, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    I can't believe I've never been to Olive Garden and we are usually near one, every weekend! I am going to have to make a trip to Olive Garden, one day.

  17. Anna Pry says

    September 14, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    I always get the Braised Beef & Tortelloni without mushrooms, or I give the mushrooms to my daughter who loves them 🙂

  18. Gala says

    September 14, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    I love The Chicken Parmigiana and always get it

  19. Erika says

    September 14, 2017 at 3:54 pm

    My favorite dish is the Tour of Italy. I also like the Eggplant Parmigiana.

  20. amber whitehead says

    September 14, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    I like the lasagna but I usually get the Tour of Italy for a taste of it all.

  21. nickieisis3 says

    September 14, 2017 at 4:19 pm

    Fettuccine Alfredo is my favorite dish.

  22. Sara says

    September 14, 2017 at 5:01 pm

    Favorite dish is probably something with chicken parmasan.

  23. katieoscarlet says

    September 14, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    My favorite dish to order at Olive Garden is their lasagna. Its been awhile since I've been there so I may try something new on my next visit.

  24. Kayley says

    September 14, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    I haven't been there in a while, but I think if I went now I would try the gluten-free rotini with marinara sauce!

  25. Gina Marie says

    September 14, 2017 at 6:09 pm

    I love to order their lasagna!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  26. Maria Malaveci says

    September 14, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    My favorite is Shrimp Alfredo!

  27. Sarah says

    September 14, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    I love the zuppa toscana soup!

  28. Natalie says

    September 14, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    I love their soup and salad combo! The zuppa Toscana is my fave.

  29. Shareena M says

    September 14, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    My favorite dish is their shrimp fettuccine Alfredo and of the salad and breadsticks

  30. FireRunner2379 says

    September 14, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    Its been so long since we've been to Olive Garden, but after checking out their online menu the Tour of Italy sounds like it would be my favorite.

  31. kellyr78 says

    September 14, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    I like the Five Cheese Ziti al Forno.

  32. Stockpiling Mom says

    September 14, 2017 at 9:11 pm

    I LOVE Olive Garden! They have a delicious gluten free menu! This buy one take one offer has always appealed to me. I love the idea of being about to go out for Girls Night and being able to take a to-go home to the hubby to enjoy for the lunch the next day. That way there is no guilt for me!

  33. Heather Dawn says

    September 14, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    I love getting their Chicken Alfredo!

  34. Kelly Nicholson says

    September 14, 2017 at 10:44 pm

    Unlock bonus entries & boost your chances!

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    What is your favorite dish to order at Olive Garden?

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  35. Michele Welch says

    September 14, 2017 at 11:22 pm

    The chicken alfredo is my favorite! Of course the breadsticks are amazing too 🙂

  36. paula Peterson says

    September 14, 2017 at 11:26 pm

    I really like the Chicken Alfredo.

  37. kaflickinger74 says

    September 14, 2017 at 11:29 pm

    I love their Chicken Parmesan.

  38. Elena says

    September 15, 2017 at 12:54 am

    I like their lasagna

  39. Birdie Bee says

    September 15, 2017 at 12:57 am

    My favorite is Seafood Lasagne.

  40. Any Tots says

    September 15, 2017 at 1:00 am

    How neat. I love their bread sticks. I haven't gone to Olive Garden for some time. I don't even know if we have it in our area since we have just move. Maybe we'll go this weekend if we have one here. Get me some buy one, get one meal. I seriously was staring at the menu options you listed, trying to figure which one to order coz' I want it all, haha.

  41. carol clark says

    September 15, 2017 at 1:13 am

    Chicken Alfredo is what i love

  42. Rusthawk says

    September 15, 2017 at 1:39 am

    My favorite is chicken alfredo!

  43. Enrique Herrera says

    September 15, 2017 at 1:51 am

    Chicken Alfredo!

  44. Meghan says

    September 15, 2017 at 1:57 am

    Love the tour of Italy

  45. Jennifer Johnson says

    September 15, 2017 at 3:30 am

    My daughter is doing the take one with fettuccine this weekend! My go to is chicken parmigiana

  46. Tami Q says

    September 15, 2017 at 4:14 am

    Olive Garden offered this buy one, take one home special awhile back. My family of five enjoyed the evening out. The next day's lunch was almost as special.

  47. Tami Q says

    September 15, 2017 at 4:14 am

    Olive Garden offered this buy one, take one home special awhile back. My family of five enjoyed the evening out. The next day's lunch was almost as special.

  48. Allison Swain says

    September 15, 2017 at 4:17 am

    Penne with Broccoli and marinara.
    Thank you for the chance to win this!

  49. steve weber says

    September 15, 2017 at 4:24 am

    We usually get the fried calamari app.. followed by the Tour of Italy!

  50. LauraJJ says

    September 15, 2017 at 4:42 am

    Oh my favorite is the fettuccine alfredo!

  51. imbigwillie says

    September 15, 2017 at 10:18 am

    I love their pizza.

  52. Sapphire Kharyzma says

    September 15, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    I love Olive Garden. It's one of my favorite Italian spots! We are also cutting back on eating out as much, to save for more travel adventures, but this deal is to good to pass up! Thanks for sharing, I know where I will be dining this weekend 🙂

  53. tat2gurlzrock says

    September 15, 2017 at 5:20 pm

    I love the Lasagna Fritta. Their food is so good!

  54. Mita says

    September 15, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    I like the salad and soup

  55. Rachel says

    September 16, 2017 at 2:36 am

    I really like the Fettuccine Alfredo.

  56. Amber Cheras says

    September 16, 2017 at 4:34 am

    Their fetticuine alfredo is my favorite!

  57. Debra Pearlstein says

    September 16, 2017 at 5:07 am

    I love their lasagna fritta, their minestrone and salad. Yum!

  58. Kelly Tupick says

    September 16, 2017 at 7:50 am

    My favorite that i love to get is the Fettuccine Alfredo.

  59. Elle says

    September 16, 2017 at 6:11 pm

    I like to order the lasagna.

  60. Christina Almond says

    September 16, 2017 at 6:12 pm

    I love Eggplant Parmesan! So good!

  61. Heather G says

    September 16, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    My favorite item is their soup with the kale in it and I love the breadsticks.
    heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

  62. arress says

    September 16, 2017 at 8:03 pm

    I usually order their soup, salad, and breadsticks.

  63. Elizabeth Miller says

    September 16, 2017 at 9:19 pm

    My favorite item at Olive Garden is the Shrimp Fritta. I like it as my main item.

  64. Helen T says

    September 16, 2017 at 11:40 pm

    Their cheese ravioli is so delicious!

  65. Jeremy says

    September 17, 2017 at 12:30 am

    Favorite dish is the fettucine alfredo.

  66. Andrea says

    September 17, 2017 at 12:35 am

    My favorite dish is their Ravioli di Portebello.

  67. greentopiaries says

    September 17, 2017 at 12:47 am

    I love the stuffed chicken marsala. Thanks for the chance! 🙂

  68. sonyamorris (Sonya Morris) says

    September 17, 2017 at 2:28 am

    I love the chicken parmigiana.

  69. Madonna says

    September 17, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    I love the chicken gnocchi soup. I used to get the chicken alfredo but once I tried the soup that was it, Now I just get the soup salad and breadsticks.

  70. Marilyn says

    September 17, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    The Chicken Parmigiana is really good – love the breadsticks too.

  71. Chrissy says

    September 17, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    My favorite Olive Garden dish is their chicken fettucine alfredo – I won't eat it anywhere else!

  72. Janice says

    September 18, 2017 at 12:40 am

    My favorite dish is the Chicken parmigiana at Olive Gsrden
    tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

  73. Anonymous says

    September 18, 2017 at 12:55 am

    I love the PASTA FAGIOLE SOUP with fresh sliced parmesan cheese and the long buttered garlic bread!! (Nicole Bowers)

  74. stefanie gladden says

    September 18, 2017 at 1:19 am

    I love their chicken parm!

  75. Anonymous says

    September 18, 2017 at 3:44 am

    I just gotta have an ice cold iceburg salad with that AhhhhhhhhhhMazing Olive Garden dressing and my creamy and delicious chicken fettucine alfredo!! (Dwilight Forney)

  76. Karlyn Cruz says

    September 18, 2017 at 6:48 am

    Ah yes! Olive Garden never disappoints with the volume of menu choices and amount of food served, not to mention the quality o food! Plus there are beautiful selections of wine to compliment the dishes as well!

  77. Tina Woo says

    September 18, 2017 at 8:08 am

    I like the chicken alfredo and the soup!

  78. Nicole Zerbini says

    September 18, 2017 at 3:25 pm

    I love Olive Garden's gnocchi soup!

  79. GB says

    September 18, 2017 at 5:20 pm

    I love ordering their ravioli with garlic bread.

  80. Angela Adelman says

    September 18, 2017 at 7:47 pm

    I love their steak or salmon. Those make my mouth water.

  81. Courtney says

    September 19, 2017 at 12:36 am

    Chicken parmesan. I never get anything else!

  82. Kristen says

    September 19, 2017 at 1:01 am

    I like the Chicken Margherita.

  83. Terra Heck says

    September 19, 2017 at 7:50 am

    Olive Garden is one of my favorite restaurants. I really like the Chicken Alfredo. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

  84. Angie Bailey says

    September 19, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    I like any of the ravioli dishes, especially the Ravioli di Portobello.

  85. Lori Jean says

    September 19, 2017 at 10:11 pm

    Hubby and I really like their lunch special, Endless Soup & Salad! And cant forget to mention those bread sticks!

    Lori Hicks

  86. Heather B. says

    September 19, 2017 at 11:43 pm

    Lasagna ♥

  87. Mary Cloud says

    September 20, 2017 at 1:38 am

    I've never eaten there but have been wanting to try it

  88. Tiffany Banks says

    September 20, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    I love getting the chicken Alfredo!

  89. Kenia Peralez says

    September 21, 2017 at 4:02 am

    My favorite is toscana soup and salad.

  90. jtwark says

    September 21, 2017 at 9:26 am

    i love the 5 cheese ziti

    joseph gersch jtwark@mail.com

  91. Unknown says

    September 21, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    My fav is their Eggplant Parmigiana! Never a bad meal. bearabledeals @gmail.com

  92. Sarah Mayer says

    September 21, 2017 at 7:10 pm

    My favorite is the seafood lover's pasta dishes.

  93. bvice8487 says

    September 21, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    Theres too much to choose from lol I love the soups & salads and bread stick chicken alfredo i love it all

  94. Lisa Queen says

    September 21, 2017 at 9:52 pm

    I could make a meal out of the soup, salad and breadsticks. But I love their spaghetti also. Thanks!

  95. Susan Christy says

    September 22, 2017 at 1:57 am

    I like lasagna yet I almost always order the soup, salad & breadsticks.

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