Pasta Calculator

Calculate the perfect amount of pasta, water, and sauce

Number of Servings

Pasta Type

Meal Type

Sauce Type

Spaghetti for 4 (Main Course)

Dry Pasta

8.0 oz

227g

Water

4.0 qt

3.8L

Salt

4.0 tbsp

Cook Time

10 min

Marinara/Tomato Sauce

2.0 cups

(16 oz)

Shopping Info

Boxes needed: 1 (16 oz each)

Leftover: 8.0 oz

Cooked yield: ~18.0 oz

Pasta Cooking Tips:

• Use plenty of water - at least 4 quarts per pound of pasta
• Salt water generously - it should taste like the sea
• Save 1 cup pasta water before draining for sauce
• Cook to al dente - pasta will continue cooking in sauce
• Never rinse pasta unless making cold salad
• Toss immediately with sauce to prevent sticking