Measuring Heartland 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) |
Gluten Free Fusilli |
3/4 |
1 |
12-14 |
Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
Lasagna |
n/a |
n/a |
10-12 |
Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
Elbows |
1/2 |
1 |
9-11 |
100% Whole Grain Elbows |
1/2 |
1 |
4-6 |
Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
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 |
3/4 |
1 |
11-13 |
Gluten Free Penne |
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) |
Rotini |
3/4 |
1 |
9-11 |
100% Whole Grain Rotini |
1 |
1 1/3 |
10-12 |
Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
Spaghetti |
2 1/8" (circumference) |
1 |
10-11 |
Gluten Free Spaghetti |
2 1/8" (circumference) |
1 |
9-11 |
100% Whole Grain Spaghetti |
3 1/8" (circumference) |
1 |
8-10 |
Thin Spaghetti |
2 1/8" (circumference) |
1 |
8-9 |
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.