Measuring Golden Grain Pasta

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)
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 11-12
Fettuccine–Cut 1 1 5-7
Pasta Shape Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) Pasta Cooked (Cups) Cook Time (minutes)
Fideo–Coiled 2/3 1 5-7
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 3/4 1 1/3 9-11
Salad Macaroni 1/2 1 8-10
100% Whole Grain Elbow Macaroni 1/2 1 4-6
Pasta Shape Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) Pasta Cooked (Cups) Cook Time (minutes)
Manicotti 3 1/2 pieces 3 1/2 pieces 9-10
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 5-7
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)
Radiatore/Ruffles 3/4 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)
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)
Sea Shells 3/4 1 10-12
Shells–Small 1/2 1 7-8
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
Vermicelli 2 1/8" (circumference) 1 6-7
Angel Hair 2 1/8" (circumference) 1 4-5
100% Whole Grain Angel Hair 2 1/8" (circumference) 1 5-7

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.
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