Applebee’s Pasta Menu (2026 Prices, Calories & Full Guide)
Applebee’s is one of beloved casual dining chains of America and it offers a diverse pasta menu. You can customize ingredients and pair your pasta with a wide range of sides and drinks. It offers diverse flavors like tender grilled chicken, blackened shrimp, and crispy honey pepper chicken tenders, creamy Alfredo, spicy Cajun seasonings, or mac and cheese. One of the most famous pasta dishes at Applebee’s is Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders for 17.79$.
This guide breaks down every Applebee’s pasta menu item with current pricing, calories, ingredients, and allergen notes, so you can decide what to order before you even walk in. Below you’ll find a full price-and-calorie table, nutrition and allergen breakdowns, the most popular picks
Applebee’s Pasta Menu
NEW Bourbon Street Chicken & Andouille Sausage Penne
NEW Blackened Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Penne
Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo
Classic Blackened Shrimp Alfredo
Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders
Three-Cheese Chicken Penne
Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce
Customization Options for Pasta Menu Applebee‘s
| Menu Item | Key Ingredients | Customization Options | Dressing/Sauce | Description | Taste Profile | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo | Grilled chicken, fettuccine, steamed broccoli, Parmesan cheese | Swap grilled chicken with blackened shrimp or crispy chicken; add more broccoli or sauce | Creamy Alfredo sauce | Grilled chicken and steamed broccoli tossed with fettuccine in a creamy Parmesan Alfredo sauce. Applebee’s most familiar pasta dish. | Creamy, mild, cheesy | Anyone who wants a classic, no-surprises comfort dinner. |
| Blackened Shrimp Alfredo | Blackened shrimp, fettuccine, broccoli, Parmesan | Add extra shrimp or switch to grilled chicken | Creamy Alfredo sauce | The same broccoli-Alfredo base as the chicken version, but with blackened shrimp standing in for the protein. | Creamy, smoky, savory | Seafood lovers who still want classic Alfredo comfort. |
| Three-Cheese Chicken Penne | Grilled chicken, penne pasta, Asiago, Parmesan, white Cheddar, bruschetta tomatoes | Add extra cheese, swap chicken for shrimp | Parmesan cream sauce | Grilled chicken and penne pasta in a Parmesan cream sauce with Asiago, Parmesan, and white Cheddar, finished with bruschetta tomatoes. | Cheesy, tangy, savory | Cheese lovers who want something richer than a basic Alfredo. |
| Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders | Penne pasta, crispy chicken tenders, Applewood bacon, mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, Cheddar | Use grilled chicken instead of tenders; request no bacon | Honey pepper glaze | Applebee’s four-cheese mac and cheese topped with crispy honey pepper chicken tenders and Applewood bacon, one of the most-ordered items on the whole menu | Sweet, smoky, cheesy | Comfort-food fans who want sweet heat with their cheese. |
| Chef Bulgarelli’s Stuffed Rigatoni & Tomato Meat Sauce | Cheese-stuffed rigatoni, tomato meat sauce, melted mozzarella | Add more cheese or ask for Alfredo on the side | Tomato meat sauce | Cheese-stuffed rigatoni in a hearty tomato meat sauce, topped with melted mozzarella. | Hearty, savory, tomato-forward | Anyone who wants red sauce instead of Alfredo or Cajun cream. |
| Bourbon Street Chicken & Andouille Sausage Penne | Grilled chicken, andouille sausage, bell peppers, onions, penne | Add shrimp or more sausage | Cajun Alfredo sauce | Grilled chicken and smoky andouille sausage tossed with penne, bell peppers, and onions in a Cajun-spiced Alfredo sauce. | Smoky, spicy, creamy | Spice lovers who want a Cajun kick without going to a full Bourbon Street entrée. |
| Blackened Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Penne | Blackened shrimp, andouille sausage, bell peppers, onions, penne | Add extra shrimp or sausage | Cajun Alfredo sauce | Blackened shrimp joins andouille sausage and penne in the same bold Cajun Alfredo sauce, swapping chicken for a seafood twist. | Smoky, briny, spicy | Shrimp fans who still want that Cajun heat. |
| Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce | Breadsticks, Alfredo sauce | – | – | Warm breadsticks served with a side of creamy Alfredo dipping sauce — a simple add-on or starter. | Buttery, creamy | Sharing at the table or starting the meals. |
Most Popular Pasta Items
Based on customer reviews and how often each dish gets reordered, three pasta items consistently stand out:
- Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders the sweet-and-savory combo is the most talked-about pasta dish on the menu.
- Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo the go-to order for anyone who wants a reliable, classic Alfredo.
- Bourbon Street Chicken & Andouille Sausage Penne a favorite for diners who want Cajun flavor without ordering a full Bourbon Street entrée.
Applebee’s Pasta Menu Nutritional Information
| MENU ITEM | CALORIES (g) | FATS (g) | CARBOHYDRATES (g) | PROTEINS (g) | CHOLESTEROL(mg) | FIBERS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon Street Chicken & Andouille Sausage Penne | 1410 | 83 | 85 | 82 | 360 | 7 |
| NEW Blackened Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Penne | 1290 | 75 | 110 | 37 | 220 | 7 |
| Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo | 1410 | 79 | 107 | 79 | 335 | 9 |
| Classic Blackened Shrimp Alfredo | 1300 | 76 | 109 | 54 | 355 | 9 |
| Three-Cheese Chicken Penne | 1340 | 71 | 102 | 77 | 315 | 7 |
| Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce | 1080 | 63 | 92 | 37 | 110 | 7 |
Allergen Information
Most Applebee’s pasta dishes are built on wheat pasta and dairy-based sauces, so milk and wheat are the two allergens to watch most closely. Shellfish appears in the shrimp dishes, and the Cajun penne dishes contain pork (andouille sausage).
| Item | Milk | Egg | Wheat | Soy | Shellfish |
| Bourbon Street Chicken & Andouille Sausage Penne | Yes | No | Yes | Possible | No |
| Blackened Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Penne | Yes | No | Yes | Possible | Yes |
| Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo | Yes | Possible | Yes | Possible | No |
| Classic Blackened Shrimp Alfredo | Yes | Possible | Yes | Possible | Yes |
| Three-Cheese Chicken Penne | Yes | Possible | Yes | Possible | No |
| Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce | Yes | Possible | Yes | No | No |