How Much Dry Pasta to Cook? Here’s What Actually Works 🍝

Measuring dry pasta can be tricky, especially when the box just says “servings.” For spaghetti, I grab a bunch and match it to the size of a quarter—never fails for a single serving. If I’m making penne or macaroni, I just use a measuring cup: half a cup for one serving of elbows, three-quarters for penne. Egg noodles are even easier—just over a cup dry equals about the same cooked. For lasagna, I count out two sheets per person. I always keep a kitchen scale nearby for those times I want to be extra precise, but most days, I just eyeball it and it works out. Pasta really does double in size, so it’s easy to overdo it if you’re not careful. #PastaTips #CookingHacks #KitchenBasics #Food #Cooking