Pasta weight before or after cooking?

kamazza
kamazza Posts: 98 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Ok, so two ounces of pasta cooked is next to nothing! *lol* I'm wondering if I should be weighing it before or after I cook it? Don't want to cheat myself either way by having too much or not enough. Any help or insight greatly appreciated!!

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  • MoonGazer91
    MoonGazer91 Posts: 18 Member
    Like most foods, you weigh it before cooking.
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    Always before. Believe me, it will plump up.
  • ElviraCross
    ElviraCross Posts: 331 Member
    weigh it before.

    I know it doesn't seem like a lot, but when I cook pasta I add a lot of roasted veggies and protein to bulk it up.

    you can look for some recipes at my blog: http://allpatchedupquilts.blogspot.com/
  • pdroot58
    pdroot58 Posts: 3
    The two ounces is dry weight. One cup (or less) cooked pasta is the serving size you need to eat . Whole wheat pasta is the best for your diet
  • sundaywishes
    sundaywishes Posts: 246 Member
    Everyone's right on here. If you look at the serving size on the package, it will say 2oz dry or 1 cup dry, etc., which means uncooked =)

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