A REAL dumb question...

[kima]

When a recipe ie. Mostaccioli-Spinach Bake calls for 8oz of pasta- how many cups is that? It couldn't be just one cup of dry pasta could it?? Oh I am getting myself confused (doesn't take much!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif

[LaraW]

Usually when a recipe calls for an amount of pasta like that, I would look at the weight on the box of pasta that I have. For example, the mostaccoli that I buy comes in a 1 pound box. A pound is 16 oz, so, 8 oz would be 1/2 of the box.

Does that help?? Not a dumb question! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[kima]

Thanks Lara- that does kind of help- of course here in Canada our packages are in grams!! Also what if you have pasta in a bag- say bought in bulk- I sound like the kids I teach!!

[chefbec]

I usually weigh my pasta on a kitchen scale so I have the correct amount. It really matters what type of pasta as some are heavier than others. They won't all be the same in measure, but they will in weight.

[Alky]

Thanks chefbec, that is a great idea and one that I hadn't thought of before.

[valchemist]

1 pound = 16 oz
1 pound = 454 g

therefore

8 oz = 227g

[kwormann]

no such thing as a dumb question......

[Beth]

...but give us a chance and we can come up with some dumb answers! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif