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rayahmarie333
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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!
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I had this same issue and didn't end up eating it. They really should specify.0
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This site explains how to get dry/cooked pasta yield http://bit.ly/NNeQ9M
(Sorry for short link, I'm on my phone)0 -
usually there is a circle on the box you hold the dry spag up to0
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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.aspx0 -
It can vary because the cooking time will vary - changing the amount of water absorbed and thus the weight0
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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:0
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I wish I knew how many oz/grams it was cooked....off to google.0
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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.
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Just weigh it before you cook it. If you are making it for several people, just make yours seperately.0
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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.0
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