Calling all spaghetti enthusiasts!

National Spaghetti Day has returned, and several restaurants are offering special deals this Saturday to celebrate.

While there may not be many discounts available this year, some promotions include $4 spaghetti and 15% off selected pasta products.

Recently, Italian food brand Barilla surveyed 1,800 Americans to understand their opinions on spaghetti, which is their bestseller. Conducted in late 2024, the survey revealed that on average, 60% of respondents from the South, West, and Midwest regions regard spaghetti as their preferred pasta shape. Meanwhile, 60% of Northeasterners favor tubular shapes like ziti, rigatoni, and penne, according to Barilla’s email to YSL News.

Read on for details about this year’s National Spaghetti Day offers and insights on how some Americans prepare their spaghetti.

$4 spaghetti at Fazoli’s

To celebrate Spaghetti Day, Fazoli’s is offering a $4 spaghetti deal, as confirmed by a representative from parent company FAT Brands. This offer is available at participating locations, so customers should verify with their local restaurants.

Carrabba’s: Full-sized spaghetti with any entrée

A representative from Carrabba’s Italian Grill stated that for National Spaghetti Day, dine-in customers who order any entrée will be able to take home a full-sized spaghetti entrée for just $10.

Gopuff: Discounts on pasta products

Gopuff is also joining in on the celebration with a 15% discount on Rao’s and Prego pasta products from Friday through Sunday.

More about spaghetti and its preparation

Barilla noted that spaghetti became popular in southern Italy, deriving its name from “spago,” which translates to “string.”

This pasta was introduced to the United States by Italian immigrants in the 19th century. Spaghetti is commonly enjoyed with various sauces, vegetables, and fish.

According to the company’s survey, there are differences in opinions regarding several cooking practices, including whether to add salt to pasta cooking water.

Participants reacted to the statement “Pasta water should be as salty as the sea.” The results showed that 56% of Gen Z, 51% of Millennials, 40% of Gen X, and only 33% of Boomers agree with this statement.

On the subject of whether spaghetti should be broken in half before cooking, survey responses were as follows:

• Gen Z – 55% prefer to cook spaghetti without breaking it in half
• Millennials – 51% also do not break their spaghetti
• Gen X – 42% cook their spaghetti without breaking it
• Boomers – 38% cook their spaghetti without breaking it