Question about spaghetti

rayahmarie333 · June 2012

How much cooked spaghetti does 2 oz. of dry spaghetti yield? I made some Dreamfield's spaghetti (didn't measure before boiling) and now I'm not sure how much to eat. The nutrition info on the box says a serving is 2 oz. dry. I'm not eating dry spaghetti! Now what? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

phatycake · June 2012

I had this same issue and didn't end up eating it. They really should specify.

andreabrightside · June 2012

This site explains how to get dry/cooked pasta yield http://bit.ly/NNeQ9M

(Sorry for short link, I'm on my phone)

caraiselite · June 2012

usually there is a circle on the box you hold the dry spag up to

caraiselite · June 2012

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/2_oz_of_dry_pasta_is_how_many_cups_cooked

1 cup.

LovingLisa2012 · June 2012

2 oz = 1 cup per this thread
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/191047-how-many-cups-cup-is-2-oz-of-pasta

found this site, it might help (be a quick reference) http://www.kraftrecipes.com/cooking-tips/foodbasics/pastaguide/pastameasuringchart.aspx

amuhlou · June 2012

It can vary because the cooking time will vary - changing the amount of water absorbed and thus the weight

rayahmarie333 · June 2012

Well, Google came to my rescue! In case anyone else wants to know, 2 oz. of dry spaghetti yields about 1 cup of cooked spaghetti. Thanks anyways! :laugh:

phatycake · June 2012

I wish I knew how many oz/grams it was cooked....off to google.

Meg_78 · June 2012

It's going to depend a little on the pasta and brand, and how long you cook it for (it will absorb more water and weigh more the longer its cooked) but I have cooked barilla spaghetti and measured a few times now to be sure, I cook it a fraction softer than al dente, and for me the ratio is about 2.4, so 2oz raw should be around 4.8oz cooked.

(eta: Dang spelling errors!)

xxzimmer · June 2012

Just weigh it before you cook it. If you are making it for several people, just make yours seperately.

timvickroy · June 2012

It's going to depend a little on the pasta and brand, and how long you cook it for (it will absorb more water and weight more the longer its cooked) but I have cooked barilla spaghetti and measured a few times now to be sure, I cook it a fraction softer than al dente, and for me the ratio is about 2.4, so 2oz raw should be around 4.8oz cooked.

^^ This.

I have done the same thing with similar results. A ratio of 2 to 2.5 is typical depending on brand, type how long you cook.

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