A quick answer, with enough context to use it well.
Dry pasta is easy to over-pour. This calculator uses a simple everyday starting portion of 75g per adult and 50g per child, then totals the amount for your table. Appetite and the rest of the meal can change what you need.
- Enter the number of adults.
- Add the number of children if needed.
- Use the total dry pasta amount as a starting point and adjust for appetite or a larger meal.
Useful examples
2 adults → about 150g dry pasta
4 adults → about 300g dry pasta
2 adults + 2 children → about 250g dry pasta
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