How Much Pasta Sauce Should I Use for 2 Cups of Pasta? Your Guide to the Perfect Ratio
                                
                                
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                                Dry pasta typically doubles in volume when cooked, meaning 2 cups of dry pasta will yield approximately 4-5 cups cooked. This significant change means the real question is how much pasta sauce should I use for 2 cups of pasta—whether dry or cooked—to avoid a dish that's either dry or swimming in sauce.