Darden Restaurants is experimenting with smaller servings at Olive Garden , testing out a "Lighter Portion Entrées" menu across 40% of its locations, the company announced in its quarterly earnings call on Thursday.

The new menu section, which offers smaller portions and a reduced price on seven of its existing entrées, is an additional option for guests and is "not replacing anything" on the Italian-American restaurant chain's menu, a spokesperson for Darden Restaurants told FOX Business in an email.

The reduced portions section includes Olive Garden's Chicken Parmigiana, Eggplant Parmigiana, Lasagna Classico, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno, Cheese Ravioli, Spaghetti & Meatballs and Fettuccine Alfredo, according to Darden Restaurants .

The lighter portion entrées are priced between $1

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