Olive Garden has unveiled their latest -- Loaded pasta chips that come with deep-fried lasagna noodles covered in meat and alfredo sauce. (Darden Restaurants)
Olive Garden is doing what it does best – carbo-loading.
The family-friendly chain known for its never-ending breadsticks and creamy pasta dishes, has announced the newest item to join its Italian creations: nachos. And people seem to be pretty on board.
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The unexpected appetizer is technically called “Loaded pasta chips” on the menu, but it didn’t take savvy Instagram users long to start calling the deep-fried lasagna noodles covered in meat sauce and cheese "Italian nachos.”
The appetizer is described as having a base of “homemade pasta chips, lightly fried and layered with Italian cheese and a hearty meat sauce” that is “topped with cherry peppers and an alfredo drizzle.” A food editor at FoodBeast said it was rounded out with a helpful topping of grated cheese.
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The carb-bomb has been well-received by those who have had it, but also cautioned those considering the rich dish to bring their “squad” as conquering this plate isn’t a solo activity.
The new nachos will reportedly stay on the menu at least until spring.
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