Tag: Elbow pasta

According to the USDA, a standard serving size for dry pasta is 2 ounces (56 grams). To figure out how much elbow pasta for one person you need, you must consider if it is the main event or just a side dish, as well as the appetites of those you are serving.

According to the USDA's FoodData Central, one cup of cooked, enriched elbow macaroni contains approximately 221 calories. The exact number of calories in elbow pasta can vary significantly depending on whether it is measured dry or cooked, as it absorbs a substantial amount of water during preparation.