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1 cup dry Pasta (Short) Cooked Yield — 2 cups cooked

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1 cup dry pasta (short) = 2 cups cooked

Ratio: 1:2

Overview

1 cup dry pasta (short) yields 2 cups cooked. Ratio: 1:2. Use 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt per pound of pasta.

Key Details

  • 1 cup dry pasta (short) = 2 cups cooked
  • Ratio: 1:2
  • 1 cup dry = 112g by weight
  • Cooking method: boil in salted water 8-12 minutes
  • Use 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt per pound of pasta

Why This Matters

  • Knowing the cooked yield of pasta (short) helps with meal planning
  • Dry-to-cooked ratios vary by ingredient and are essential for portioning
  • Recipes may list cooked or dry amounts — conversion prevents errors

How To

  1. 11 cup dry pasta (short) yields 2 cups cooked
  2. 2Cooking method: boil in salted water 8-12 minutes
  3. 3Use 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt per pound of pasta
  4. 4Store cooked leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-5 days

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 cup dry pasta (short) yields approximately 2 cups cooked. Use 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt per pound of pasta