Unless you're on one of those crazy carb-free diets, one of the more delightful food holidays has finally arrived-it's National Pasta Day!

The day, which celebrates traditional Italian dishes in all their varieties is one that isn't necessarily going unnoticed by some of the bigger restaurant chains throughout the country, with several offering ways to get either discounted or free meals -yes, full meals-for those who are looking to explore their inner Italian but not have to deal with Grandma pinching their cheeks and insisting they eat 15 helpings of her special homemade sauce.

Here's a full list of places where you can score great meals:

Free Meals Options:

Buca di Beppo: Sign up for the eClub and get a free small plate of spaghetti marinara, fettuccine alfredo or baked ziti.

Fazoli's: Join the eFamily and get a welcome gift of free spaghetti, penne, fettuccine or whole wheat pasta with marinara, creamy marinara, alfredo, creamy basil or meat sauce.

Olive Garden: Get a free appetizer when you join the eClub. The company is also offering (not for free) their Never-Ending Pasta Bowl promotion.

Zio's Italian Kitchen: Join the eClub for a free bruschetta appetizer

Discounted Meal Options:

Bertucci's: Through New Year's Eve, use a coupon for $5.00 off any dinner purchase

Carrabba's Italian Grill: Sign up for email offers and receive 15 percent off your entire meal

Johnny Carino's: Sign up for emails and get $5.00 off your next visit

Maggiano's Little Italy: Join the eClub for $10.00 off your next visit

Romano's Macaroni Grill: Sign up for emails to get a coupon for $10.00 off a $30 purchase

The Spaghetti Warehouse: Get $10 off a $25.00 purchase with a coupon you can get from the company's Facebook page