Budget Dining Guide
Pasta Express Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Pasta Express? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated August 2026.
Lowest Price
$1.59
Average Item Price
$6.47
Budget for Two
$12.94
Priced Items Tracked
43
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Pasta Express Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Pasta Express sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Cake | desserts | Chocolate Devil's Food cake dusted with cinnamon and topped with chocolate icing. | $1.59 |
| 2 | Cookie Cake | desserts | A Chocolate Chip sheet cake topped with chocolate icing | $2.59 |
| 3 | Cheesecake | desserts | A classic vanilla New York style cheesecake | $2.99 |
| 4 | House Salad | soup and salads | Iceberg and romaine lettuce, red onions and parmesan cheese combined with our signature house dressing. Large salad only $4.29 | $2.99 |
| 5 | Minestrone Soup | soup and salads | Some of the earliest origins of minestrone soup pre-date the expansion of the Latin tribes of Rome Carrots, celery and potatoes in our very own beef broth with noodles. 12 oz bowl. | $3.19 |
| 6 | Garlic Cheese Bread | great starts | A perfect addon to any pasta dish, soup or salad, our french bread generously topped with our warm garlic butter and provel cheese. | $3.49 |
| 7 | Pizza Bread | great starts | French bread topped with our Signature Meat Sauce, provel cheese and oregano. Add additional toppings to your liking. Each additional topping $0.50. | $3.49 |
| 8 | Antipasto | soup and salads | Iceberg lettuce, salami, pepperoni, artichoke hearts, black olives, red onions, provel and parmesan cheese, all tossed with our Signature House Dressing. | $3.79 |
| 9 | Caesar | soup and salads | The earliest documentation of the Caesar Salad is 1946. Ours has Romaine lettuce, savory croutons, parmesan cheese and red onions, all tossed with our caesar dressing. | $3.79 |
| 10 | Milo Salad | soup and salads | Iceberg lettuce, red onions, savory croutons, provel cheese and salami, all topped with hard-boiled egg and our Signature Paris Dressing. | $3.79 |
| 11 | Baked Potato Soup | soup and salads | Our famous cream-base soup served with pieces of potato, shredded cheddar, garlic and bacon. Garnished with bacon, cheddar, and parsley. 12 oz bowl | $3.99 |
| 12 | Broccoli Cheddar Soup | soup and salads | Our broccoli cheddar soup includes shredded cheddar cheese with generous portions of broccoli and garlic, served in our signature cream-base soup. 12 oz bowl | $3.99 |
| 13 | Kids Meal | family & kids | Choose from Fettuccini, Mostaccioli, Toasted Ravioli, Chicken Tenders, or Shells & Cheddar. Served with roll and choice of apple juice, milk, chocolate milk or 12 oz soda. | $3.99 |
| 14 | Mostaccioli | signature pastas | Penne pasta with our Signature Meat Sauce and parmesan cheese | $3.99 |
| 15 | Spaghetti | signature pastas | Pasta in the West was first worked into long, thin forms in Sicily around the 12th century. Our spaghetti features angel hair pasta with our Signature Meat Sauce and parmesan cheese | $3.99 |
| 16 | Cheese | pizza specialties | Our Signature Sauce and cheese blend, cooked to perfection on artisan naan bread each additional topping $0.50 italian sausage, bacon, salami, pepperoni, pesto chicken, green peppers, red onions, fre | $4.99 |
| 17 | Tiramisu | desserts | Mascarpone cheese layered over lady fingers dipped in espresso and topped with cocoa powder. | $4.99 |
| 18 | Fettuccini Alfredo | signature pastas | Fettuccini with butter & Parmesan cheese was first mentioned in a 15th-century cookbook. Ours has thick, long noodles prepared with creamy Alfredo sauce & parmesan cheese | $5.99 |
| 19 | Flash Fried Spinach | great starts | Fresh Baby Spinach that is Flash Fried and then tossed with parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and bacon. Served with a lemon on the side. | $5.99 |
| 20 | Pasta Express | signature sandwiches | In true Italian tradition our Pasta Express has salami and provel cheese toasted on French bread and topped with our famous House salad | $6.09 |
| 21 | Toasted Ravioli | signature pastas | Ten Beef or Cheese breaded ravioli fried and served with our Signature Meat Sauce and parmesan cheese | $6.19 |
| 22 | Mozzarella Cheese Sticks | great starts | Five golden battered mozzarella cheese sticks, perfectly seasoned, garnished with parmesan cheese and served with our Signature Marinara Sauce or Ranch. | $6.39 |
| 23 | Baked Mostaccioli | signature pastas | Penne pasta tossed with our Signature Meat Sauce and cream sauce topped with provel cheese and garnished with parsley | $6.69 |
| 24 | Chicken Parmesan | signature sandwiches | Breaded chicken breast and provel cheese topped with our Signature Meat Sauce on toasted French bread | $6.79 |
| 25 | Tortellini | stuffed pastas | Stuffed with prosciutto ham, beef, pork, and riccota cheese. Prepared in a creamy Alfredo sauce with peas, mushrooms and parmesan cheese | $6.79 |
| 26 | Italian Beef | signature sandwiches | Roasted beef dipped in our Signature Au Jus, served on our toasted French bread with cheese. Add mild or hot Giardiniera for $0.50. Add onions and green peppers for $0.50 | $6.89 |
| 27 | Lasagna | signature pastas | Five layers of noodles with our Signature Meat Sauce and three cheeses, all baked with a cream sauce and provel cheese | $6.89 |
| 28 | Chicken Alfredo | pizza specialties | Grilled pesto chicken on creamy Alfredo sauce, topped with fresh mushrooms, spinach & cheeses on Artisan Naan Bread. Extra topping 50¢ each: Italian Sausage, Bacon, Salami, Pepperoni, Pesto Chicken, | $6.99 |
| 29 | Coach K Pizza | pizza specialties | Signature Pesto Sauce topped with mushrooms, shrimp, and our three cheese blend on Artisan Naan Bread. Garnished with Parmesan. | $6.99 |
| 30 | Manicotti | stuffed pastas | Two jumbo tube noodles stuffed with ricotta cheese and topped with cream sauce, parmesan cheese and parsley, all served on a bed of our Signature Meat Sauce | $6.99 |
Pasta Express Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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desserts
$3.04
4 items
soup and salads
$4.32
8 items
great starts
$4.84
4 items
signature pastas
$6.59
11 items
pizza specialties
$6.79
5 items
signature sandwiches
$6.79
4 items
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Finding affordable meals at Pasta Express doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at Pasta Express.
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