2 ounces of dry pasta equals how much cooked
Calculate how much cooked pasta you'll get from dry pasta for perfect portion planning.
Pasta Conversion Results
Cooked Pasta Weight:
0 oz
Cooked Pasta Volume:
0 cups
Expansion Ratio:
1:0
Per Serving:
0 oz
Cooking Time:
0 minutes
Pasta Cooking Guide
This calculator uses standard pasta expansion ratios and cooking times:
General Expansion Ratios:
- • Most pasta: 1:2.25 (weight expansion)
- • Volume expansion: 1:2.5 to 1:3
- • Water absorption: ~100% of dry weight
Cooking Guidelines:
- Water: Use 4-6 quarts per pound of pasta
- Salt: 1-2 tablespoons per quart of water
- Temperature: Rapid boil before adding pasta
- Stirring: Stir immediately after adding pasta
- Testing: Taste 1-2 minutes before package time
Serving Sizes:
- Appetizer: 2 oz dry pasta
- Main Course: 4 oz dry pasta
- Large Portion: 6 oz dry pasta
- Family Style: 8 oz dry pasta
Pro Tips
- • Reserve pasta water for sauce consistency
- • Cook pasta 1 minute less than package time
- • Finish cooking in sauce for better flavor
- • Don't rinse pasta unless making cold salad
- • Use a timer for consistent results