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Pasta Measurements

Aug 18, 2009

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For my birthday last year, my sister gave me a kitchen scale. I knew it would be useful for some of my bread and other recipes, but I did not know how useful it would be for other things.

I buy a lot of my food items in bulk, especially things like pasta. A lot of recipes call for 1 pound of pasta. Well, when you buy in bulk it is hard to tell what one pound of pasta is. One pound of macaroni noodles noodles is a different cup measurement than one pound of penne pasta, which is different from one pound of egg noodles.

This is where my kitchen scale comes in handy.

Now I can easily figure out what one pound of pasta is. So, thanks Flo I love my kitchen scale.

Here are some of the measurements that I figured out:

1 pound penne pasta = 4 1/2 cups
1 pound macaroni noodles = 3 cups
1 pound egg noodles = 8 cups
1 pound fusilli pasta = 6 cups

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  1. Rita @ Creatively Domestic

    August 18, 2009 at 10:42 am

    I love my kitchen scale, too! I didn’t realize how much I used it until the batteries died and it was M.I.A.! Thanks for showing some kitchen scale love!

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  2. Anne Alagna

    August 18, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    I love my kitchen scale! I bought it because I was 30+ pounds overweight and was determined to lose weight by measuring everything I ate for a caloric counting. That lasted 3 days.

    But I found out that it works great for repackaging foods for the freezer and for teaching my kids correct portions.

    Reply
  3. Connie

    August 18, 2009 at 5:52 pm

    Great idea! I don’t have a nice kitchen scale. That might have to be on my Christmas list!!

    Reply
  4. Krista

    March 21, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    I agree. My kitchen scale is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. I also use it for pasta, and repackaging meat, sauce and other food for the freezer. I also measure out bulk chocolate chips, raisins or other add ins for cookies and bars.

    Reply
  5. Rachel Williamson

    December 11, 2015 at 10:16 am

    Thank you Lynn! You’re recipes and other cooking information are very helpful. Thanks for keeping it simple and healthy.

    Reply
  6. Vibeke

    August 21, 2019 at 10:04 am

    Thank you so much for this reference material.

    Reply
  7. Andrea

    February 13, 2024 at 2:54 pm

    I never realized how different the volume measurements could be for various types of pasta when you’re aiming for a pound. This guide is a lifesaver for anyone buying pasta in bulk or without packaging to guide them. It simplifies cooking and ensures consistency in recipes. Highly recommend checking it out for anyone looking to demystify pasta portions!

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    • Lynn

      February 14, 2024 at 9:19 am

      I am glad that you found it helpful.

      Reply

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