Pasta measurment question

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TamTastic
TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
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Hi,

I have this Heartland whole wheat rotini and I already cooked the box up and each serving on the label is for 3/4 cup dry, how much would that be cooked?

Thanks!!
Tami

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  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
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    Hi,

    I have this Heartland whole wheat rotini and I already cooked the box up and each serving on the label is for 3/4 cup dry, how much would that be cooked?

    Thanks!!
    Tami
  • tyandow2
    tyandow2 Posts: 8
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    I am not sure about the kind you have.. but I just looked up this last night on line.. I had thin spaghetti and learned for the long type of pasta, (angel hair, spaghetti, etc.) 2 oz of dry equal 1 cup of cooked.... or 8 oz dry equal 4 cups cooked... and so on.

    ooh .. i just found this on a website for your rotini - "4 ounces of uncooked pasta (1 cup dried pasta) equals 2 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni, shells, rotini, cavatelli, wheels, penne, or ziti."

    Hope that helps..
  • proudmama0118
    proudmama0118 Posts: 433 Member
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    Measuring Pasta
    Most dried pasta doubles in volume when cooked. The general rule is that one pound of dried pasta serves six as an appetizer or four as a main course.

    1 cup dried macaroni (or small to medium pasta shapes) = 2 1/2 cups cooked

    1 inch diameter bunch of dry spaghetti (or long pasta shapes) = 2 cups cooked

    Egg noodles 8oz. dry = 2 1/2 cups cooked

    according to http://www.putporkonyourfork.com/recipes/accompaniments_and_side_dishes/accompaniment_detail.html?id=4
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
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    Thanks guys! That helps a lot!

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