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When measuring dry pasta, typically 2 ounces per person is an adequate amount. Use the helpful conversion charts below to determine what 2 ounces looks like for each pasta shape so you can create perfect portions every time. Enjoy!
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Alphabets |
1/3 |
3/4 |
4-6 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Bow Ties |
3/4 |
1 1/4 |
12-14 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Fettuccine |
2 1/4" (circumference) |
1 |
10-11 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Fideo–Cut |
2/3 |
1 |
3-4 |
| Fideo–Coiled |
2 1/2 coils (1 cup) |
1 |
2-3 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Lasagne |
n/a |
n/a |
10-12 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Linguine |
2 1/8" (circumference) |
1 |
10-11 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Elbow Macaroni |
1/2 |
1 |
9-11 |
| Elbow Macaroni–Large |
2/3 |
1 1/2 |
7-9 |
| Salad Macaroni |
1/2 |
1 |
8-10 |
| 100% Whole Grain Elbow Macaroni |
1/2 |
1 |
4-6 |
| Long Macaroni |
3 1/8 (circumference)
|
1 1/3
|
8-10 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Mostaccioli |
3/4 |
1 1/8 |
10-12 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Noodles–Medium |
1 |
1 1/8 |
7-8 |
| Noodles–Wide |
1 1/4 |
1 1/2 |
10-12 |
| Noodles–Extra Wide |
1 1/2 |
1 1/2 |
8-9 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Penne Rigate |
3/4 |
1 |
11-13 |
| 100% Whole Grain Penne |
2/3 |
1 |
9-11 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Rigatoni |
3/4 |
1 1/3 |
10-12 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Rosamarina |
1/3 |
1 |
8-10 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Rotelle |
3/4 |
1 |
9-11 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Rotini–Rainbow |
3/4 |
1 |
9-11 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Shells–Small |
1/2 |
1 |
7-8 |
| Shells–Large |
3/4 |
1 1/8 |
11-12 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Spaghetti |
2 1/8" (circumference) |
1 |
10-11 |
| Thin Spaghetti |
2 1/8" (circumference) |
1 |
8-9 |
| 100% Whole Grain Spaghetti |
3 1/8" (circumference) |
1 |
8-10 |
| Angel Hair |
2 1/8" (circumference) |
1 |
4-5 |
| 100% Whole Grain Angel Hair |
2 1/8" (circumference) |
1 |
5-7 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Stars |
1/3 |
3/4 |
8-10 |
Cooked weight is 2 to 3 times the dry weight, depending on the shape.
Most short pasta shapes will have a 1 cup serving size when cooked. |
