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Pasta per Person

Calculate how much pasta you need per person as a side dish or main course

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ All calculations are based on Danish rules, rates, and currency (DKK). This calculator is translated for convenience but applies exclusively to Denmark.

Pasta per person โ€“ how much pasta do you need?

It can be difficult to judge the right amount of pasta since dry pasta expands during cooking. Our calculator helps you find the perfect amount whether pasta is a side dish or main course.

Pasta as a side dish โ€“ 60 grams per person

When pasta is served as a side dish, plan about 60 grams of dry pasta per person. This yields about 120 grams of cooked pasta, a nice portion alongside other dishes.

Pasta as a main course โ€“ 100 grams per person

When pasta is the main element, such as spaghetti bolognese or carbonara, plan about 100 grams of dry pasta per person. This yields about 200 grams of cooked pasta.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does pasta expand during cooking?

Pasta typically expands about 2 times during cooking. So 100 grams of dry pasta becomes about 200 grams cooked. Fresh pasta expands less, about 1.5 times.

How much water should you use to cook pasta?

Use at least 1 liter of water per 100 grams of dry pasta. Add about 10 grams of salt per liter of water. Plenty of water prevents pasta from sticking and ensures even cooking.

Does the portion size differ for different types of pasta?

No, the recommended amount of dry pasta per person is the same regardless of pasta type โ€“ about 100 grams for a main course and 60 grams as a side. However, filled pasta like tortellini and ravioli weighs more, so increase to about 125-150 grams per person.

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