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2 oz dry Pasta (Long/Spaghetti) Cooked Yield — 1 cup cooked

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2 oz dry pasta (long/spaghetti) = 1 cup cooked

Ratio: 1:2 by weight

Overview

2 oz dry pasta (long/spaghetti) yields 1 cup cooked. Ratio: 1:2 by weight. A bundle the diameter of a quarter is roughly one serving (2 oz).

Key Details

  • 2 oz dry pasta (long/spaghetti) = 1 cup cooked
  • Ratio: 1:2 by weight
  • 2 oz dry = 56g by weight
  • Cooking method: boil 8-10 minutes until al dente
  • A bundle the diameter of a quarter is roughly one serving (2 oz)

Why This Matters

  • Knowing the cooked yield of pasta (long/spaghetti) helps with meal planning
  • Dry-to-cooked ratios vary by ingredient and are essential for portioning
  • Recipes may list cooked or dry amounts — conversion prevents errors

How To

  1. 12 oz dry pasta (long/spaghetti) yields 1 cup cooked
  2. 2Cooking method: boil 8-10 minutes until al dente
  3. 3A bundle the diameter of a quarter is roughly one serving (2 oz)
  4. 4Store cooked leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-5 days

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Frequently Asked Questions

2 oz dry pasta (long/spaghetti) yields approximately 1 cup cooked. A bundle the diameter of a quarter is roughly one serving (2 oz)