Parmesan-breaded chicken breast, fried and topped with Italian cheeses, marinara sauce and a savory Italian cheese spread on our signature breadstick.

It's no longer a secret that Olive Garden's breadsticks aren't made in-house, but where the restaurant actually gets them from isn't common knowledge. According to Darden Restaurants - the company that owns Olive Garden and a number of other chains - Turano Baking Company is the longtime supplier of its breadsticks.

But what happens after baking that makes these breadsticks so damn good? Butter and garlic salt - seriously. Immediately after baking, the breadsticks are lightly brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with garlic salt.

Store your Olive Garden breadsticks in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag for up to 4 or 5 days in the fridge. You can also freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

Breadsticks, also known as grissini, are a type of elongated, crisp bread typically originating from Italy. They are often served as an appetizer, snack, or accompaniment to various dishes such as soups or salads.

No, they're not Italian at all. They're more American-Italian than authentic Italian. True Italian breadsticks are often thin and crunchy – like these Kalamata Olive and Sea Salt Grissini. Both styles are quite tasty.

While origin stories about the original breadstick differ, the Olive Garden breadstick can trace its lineage through two Italian foods: grissini and taralli.

It's believed that it originated in 1643, when a Florentine abbot described a long-shaped and "bone-thin" bread being made in a town outside of Turin. Tradition states, however, that it originated in the region of Piedmont in the 17th century, invented by a baker called Antonio Brunero, from Turin.

Breadstick is one type of yeast-leavened dry bread characterized by a crispy and crunchy texture resembling that of pretzels, crisp flatbreads and crackers.

Olive Garden is one of those chain restaurants that will always have a special place in most people's hearts - in large part, because of the breadsticks. The Italian-American chain is known for their unlimited salads, endless pasta offerings and those famously warm, soft breadsticks that make customer feel like family.

Leftover breadsticks end up in the trash After a resounding "heck no," the Olive Garden employee assured Redditors that uneaten breadsticks are always thrown out - or, sometimes, eaten by staff. In any case, they are not - and never would be - served in a new basket to a different table.

Olive Garden does have a policy on breadsticks. Typically, a server is supposed to bring one stick per person plus one extra for the first basket. After that, the rule of thumb is one breadstick per person. Here are the sneaky menu tricks that influence your order.

Breadstick is one type of yeast-leavened dry bread characterized by a crispy and crunchy texture resembling that of pretzels, crisp flatbreads and crackers.