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) |
| Elbow Macaroni |
1/2 |
1 |
9-11 |
| Whole Wheat Elbow Macaroni |
1/2 |
1 |
7-9 |
| 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 |
| Whole Wheat Noodles–Wide |
1 1/4 |
1 1/2 |
7-9 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Penne Rigate |
3/4 |
1 |
11-13 |
| Gluten Free Penne Rigate |
3/4 |
1 |
11-13 |
| Whole Wheat Penne Rigate |
3/4 |
1 1/4 |
10-12 |
| Pasta Shape | Dry Pasta–2 Ounce Serving (Cups) | Pasta Cooked (Cups) | Cook Time (minutes) |
| Rotini |
3/4 |
1 |
9-11 |
| Whole Wheat 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 |
| Whole Wheat Spaghetti |
2 1/8" (circumference) |
1 1/4 |
9-11 |
| Thin Spaghetti |
2 1/8" (circumference) |
1 |
8-9 |
| Whole Wheat Angel Hair |
2 1/8" (circumference) |
1 1/4 |
6-8 |
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.