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Pasta or Spaghetti Measure

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A kitchen tool designed to accurately gauge the amount of uncooked pasta that will be needed for serving from 1 to 4 portions of pasta. The overall shape of the Measure varies slightly but typically it is flat with 4 round openings spaced evenly over the surface. Strand pastas such as spaghetti, spaghetinni, capellini, fedelini, or vermicelli are inserted into one of the four openings so the amount of each portion in ounces to be served can be measured. Each hole represents a specific amount of portions in ounces as follows: 1 portion equals 2 ounces (7/8 inch diameter); 2 portions equals 4 ounces (1-3/16 inch diameter); 3 portions equal 6 ounces (1-7/16 inch diameter); and 4 portions equal 8 ounces (1-11/16 inch diameter). When using the Pasta or Spaghetti Measure, insert the strands of pasta into the portion desired so it fits easily and loosely within the opening.
Wooden Pasta Measure
Wooden Pasta Measure
Plastic Pasta Measure
Plastic Pasta Measure

USDA Nutrition Facts

Pasta, homemade, made without egg, cooked (USDA#20098)

Serving Size 2 oz
Calories 124
Protein 4g
Total Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrates 25g
Potassium 19mg
Sodium 74mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Pasta, homemade, made with egg, cooked (USDA#20097)

Serving Size 2 oz
Calories 130
Protein 5g
Total Fat 1g
Total Carbohydrates 23g
Potassium 21mg
Sodium 83mg
Cholesterol 41mg

Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, cooked (USDA#20096)

Serving Size 2 oz
Calories 130
Protein 5g
Total Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrates 25g
Potassium 37mg
Sodium 6mg
Cholesterol 33mg

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