"A single serving of pasta is 2 ounces of dry pasta, which shakes out to roughly 1 cup of cooked pasta."
"To measure smaller, scatter-prone pastas like ditalini or gemelli, place a small cup on your kitchen scale, press the 'tare' button to reset the scale back to zero."
The article emphasizes the importance of accurate serving sizes when cooking pasta, recommending 2 ounces of dry pasta as a standard serving. This amount translates to approximately 1 cup of cooked pasta. The article provides practical tips for measuring different pasta shapes, including using kitchen scales for small shapes like ditalini, and a wooden measuring tool for longer types like spaghetti. It also suggests adjusting portions based on individual preferences, ensuring both satisfaction and minimal food waste when feeding larger groups.
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