Is 12 Ounces of Pasta a Lot? The Ultimate Portion Guide
                                
                                
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                                According to Barilla, a standard serving of dry pasta is 2 ounces per person. Given this, the question of whether 12 ounces of pasta is a lot depends entirely on whether it's measured dry or cooked and how many people you are feeding.