How much pasta?

NikkiiiT
NikkiiiT Posts: 34 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I was wondering roughly how many grams of pasta I should have as a main meal?
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  • Silver14
    Silver14 Posts: 141
    Eat however much fits into your calories and macros :)

    But I do Belive 100g is a serve :)
  • weightwatcher_girl
    weightwatcher_girl Posts: 30 Member
    I always have 40g (dry weight). Just enough for me, though when I first started weighing out my portions I was shocked at how little that sesmed. Now I'm more shocked at the massive portions I used to have.
  • simoneg14
    simoneg14 Posts: 46 Member
    normal day i have 40 grams of dried weight but on a workout day i will bump it up to 60 grams.
  • mazdauk
    mazdauk Posts: 1,380 Member
    I used to have 100g but now have 75 g UNLESS I'm just having pasta and sauce, when I might have 100g (or if I'm really hungry and have the calories to spare :wink: )
  • NikkiiiT
    NikkiiiT Posts: 34 Member
    Great thanks everyone :) I'm only having a vegetable sauce that i'm making myself so I may try 80g and see how that does.
  • oldandhealthier
    oldandhealthier Posts: 449 Member
    I always have 40g (dry weight). Just enough for me, though when I first started weighing out my portions I was shocked at how little that sesmed. Now I'm more shocked at the massive portions I used to have.
    That is so true, back before I started the wife and I would have pasta 2-4 times a week(loved it) and i do not to even think:cry::cry: :cry: of the size of the portions I used to have.
  • ms_leanne
    ms_leanne Posts: 523 Member
    I'm having 70g (dry weight) of wholewheat pasta/spaghetti with a meat ragu (with loads of blended veg to bulk it up).
  • richardheath
    richardheath Posts: 1,276 Member
    There is no magic number. It depends on your macro and calorie goals and any medical conditions. Also if you have any bread with the meal, what's in the sauce etc. So just target the meal to your own situation.
  • hardyjessicag
    hardyjessicag Posts: 93 Member
    I eat about 5 oz cooked, 2 oz not cooked. That was the serving size (I believe) on my pasta box. Food scales are a life saver!
  • NikkiiiT
    NikkiiiT Posts: 34 Member
    I agree I absolutely love my food scales. They've helped me so much. In the past i'd just throw anything on my plate and not think about how much I was actually having. I measure pretty much everything now!
  • NikkiiiT
    NikkiiiT Posts: 34 Member
    I eat about 5 oz cooked, 2 oz not cooked. That was the serving size (I believe) on my pasta box. Food scales are a life saver!


    I agree I absolutely love my food scales. They've helped me so much. In the past i'd just throw anything on my plate and not think about how much I was actually having. I measure pretty much everything now!
  • kennie2
    kennie2 Posts: 1,170 Member
    i have 45-50g dry weight
    a serving on the packet is 75g dry tho
  • savithny
    savithny Posts: 1,200 Member
    I cook about 8 ounces dry for my family of four, so 2 ounces (dry) apiece.
  • Pangea250
    Pangea250 Posts: 965 Member
    Consider spaghetti squash. It's a fantastic substitute for pasta and *very* low cal. :happy:
  • footiechick82
    footiechick82 Posts: 1,203 Member
    I eat brown Soba noodles (rice) cooked I think a cup has 130 calories or something and they taste awesome, gluten free!

    or I just eat whole wheat - I don't care... whatever makes me full :)
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I usually eat about 80-100 g per serving for an evening meal. But on occasion I may have more if it's something I really love. Generally I still have pretty large portions for dinner, but just put more sauce and less pasta to control calories.

    For lunch I usually eatleftovers, but will have a smaller serving.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Consider spaghetti squash. It's a fantastic substitute for pasta and *very* low cal. :happy:

    I completely and whole heatedly disagree...

    I like spaghetti squash as it's own thing...I do not find it an acceptable substitute for pasta. There is no substitute for pasta, and there doesn't need to be. Pasta is not the debil...
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Consider spaghetti squash. It's a fantastic substitute for pasta and *very* low cal. :happy:

    Yeah, spaghetti squash is crazy low calorie for something so filling. I sometimes find it hard to get enough calories when I eat it.

    If I'm in the mood for pasta it doesn't always satisfy, but many times it's really the sauce I want more than the pasta and this is a great substitute in those instances. Plus, it's a really tasty vegetable on it's own. It works really well as a salad too (made just like a pasta salad).

    Edit: typo
  • goodtimezzzz
    goodtimezzzz Posts: 640 Member
    as much as possible!
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,150 Member
    I go with what's on the box: 85g dry pasta.
  • laurabini
    laurabini Posts: 257 Member
    50-70 g otherwise I feel bloated. A normal serving is 85 g though.
  • Pangea250
    Pangea250 Posts: 965 Member
    Consider spaghetti squash. It's a fantastic substitute for pasta and *very* low cal. :happy:

    I completely and whole heatedly disagree...

    I like spaghetti squash as it's own thing...I do not find it an acceptable substitute for pasta. There is no substitute for pasta, and there doesn't need to be. Pasta is not the debil...

    I'm not saying pasta is a terrible thing. But for many people who enjoy it and are trying to lose weight, the caloric content is just too much. I was offering an alternative. I'm sorry if this is unaccaptable to you, but please consider that my suggestion might be helpful to someone else.
  • Mrsfreedom41
    Mrsfreedom41 Posts: 330 Member
    When I went to WW so many, many years ago, you were only allowed 1/2 cup of cooked pasta. It may be different than that now. But if you add lots of veggies to your pasta, that 1/2 cup will go a long, long way. Just say'n.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Consider spaghetti squash. It's a fantastic substitute for pasta and *very* low cal. :happy:

    I completely and whole heatedly disagree...

    I like spaghetti squash as it's own thing...I do not find it an acceptable substitute for pasta. There is no substitute for pasta, and there doesn't need to be. Pasta is not the debil...

    I'm not saying pasta is a terrible thing. But for many people who enjoy it and are trying to lose weight, the caloric content is just too much. I was offering an alternative. I'm sorry if this is unaccaptable to you, but please consider that my suggestion might be helpful to someone else.

    obviously tone doesn't come across on the internetz...should have put a smiley face or something...I was making a joke and I was laughing the whole time I was typing. Don't be a cry baby.
  • LoudmouthLee
    LoudmouthLee Posts: 358 Member
    As a main? Do not starve yourself. Go whole wheat and use the serving as indicated on the box (2oz dry, or 55-60g). Measure it dry, not cooked, as the pasta takes on a considerable amount of water.

    Enjoy!
  • keem88
    keem88 Posts: 1,689 Member
    I eat about 5 oz cooked, 2 oz not cooked. That was the serving size (I believe) on my pasta box. Food scales are a life saver!

    same. i love my food scale!
  • kellijauch
    kellijauch Posts: 379 Member
    Unfortunately, I try not to eat pasta for dinner ever. Your main meal should be lunch, not dinner. I am trying to stay away from pasta completely, and it has really helped slim down my belly. Every now and again, I will eat pasta, but it's getting to be more of a special occasion dish than a regular everyday type thing.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Unfortunately, I try not to eat pasta for dinner ever. Your main meal should be lunch, not dinner. I am trying to stay away from pasta completely, and it has really helped slim down my belly. Every now and again, I will eat pasta, but it's getting to be more of a special occasion dish than a regular everyday type thing.

    Why should my main meal be lunch?
  • NikkiiiT
    NikkiiiT Posts: 34 Member
    Unfortunately, I try not to eat pasta for dinner ever. Your main meal should be lunch, not dinner. I am trying to stay away from pasta completely, and it has really helped slim down my belly. Every now and again, I will eat pasta, but it's getting to be more of a special occasion dish than a regular everyday type thing.

    I never said I was having it regularly or everyday. I rarely eat pasta (which is why I asked how much to have) I usually have something like chicken and vegetables, but my calorie content was really low and I would have been 'under eating' so I thought pasta would be the best option and it was a nice change. I'm not going to deprive myself of any food. Everything in moderation is fine.

    I went with the 100g serving suggestion on the packet and it was WAY too much. I only ate half of it so next time I think i'll go for 50g. I didn't have any creamy sauce or anything like that, I used half a tin of chopped tomatoes which some herbs, chopped onion and peppers.

    Thanks for the help everyone!
  • babybl00310
    babybl00310 Posts: 75 Member
    Depending on what I'm serving with it I have 45-65g dried weight.

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