The Never Ending Pasta Bowl Has Returned to Olive Garden - At a Historic Price

The tale began in 2013 when Olive Garden started its first Never Ending Pasta Bowl promotion for just $9.99. The good times rolled until 2022, when the popular promo was retired, leaving fans to clamor for its return. Now, the popular Italian restaurant chain is delivering.

The 2022 price is also returning, with the all-you-can-eat deal starting at just $13.99. The rising cost of restaurant dining has left many consumers reluctant to go out to eat, but offering endless pasta allows diners to stretch their budget and go out to eat more often .

See what options you can choose when ordering the Never Ending Pasta at Olive Garden, available until Nov. 17.

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1. Pick a pasta

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We can't explain it, but pasta shape matters. Choose from fettuccine, spaghetti, angel hair, or rigatoni to create your bowl's base.

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2. Choose a sauce

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Next, decide what sauce to slather all over those noodles. Your options include a creamy Alfredo, traditional marinara, five-cheese marinara, creamy mushroom, or hearty meat sauce.

3. Bonus topping

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An additional $4.99 allows customers to customize their pasta bowls with meatballs, Italian sausage, or crispy chicken fritta. The menu also offers unlimited soup and salad options and, of course, the endless breadsticks customers have come to expect with every meal.

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Bottom line

Customers have been going out less and aren't willingness to spend as much money when they do — a reasonable response to economic instability and swiftly rising food prices.

Many restaurants and fast food chains are attempting to lure customers back to prepared foods by offering meal deals and value bundles, hoping to find the right price point that will convince them that dining out is still affordable.

Consumers are using grocery budget hacks to save money on groceries every week, and combined with savvy shopping for restaurant deals, there are ways to make dining out affordable again.

Money tips that can work for everyone

No matter what your bank account balance is, there's always an opportunity to optimize and improve your finances. Here's a quick checklist of things you can look at today.

Focus on paying off your debt . Debt can hold you back from making progress with your overall financial well-being. Aside from cutting expenses, there are tools that can help you pay off debt faster like balance transfer credit cards and debt counseling.

Earning extra income can give you breathing room. If finances are tight, earning some extra money to supplement your income can make a huge difference. A new job is one option to consider, but if you're not ready to make a big change or already retired, a part-time side job could be a better choice.

Cut your expenses. It sounds painful and so not fun, but it doesn't have to be. Take a look at your biggest expenses because that's where you'll probably find the biggest savings. For example, auto insurance rates have been soaring so shopping around for a new insurance company can be the fastest way to cut your bill. Also, look for ways to cut your grocery bill (despite rising inflation).