Tag: Portion control pasta

According to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, the standard recommended serving of pasta is 2 ounces (56 grams) of dry, uncooked pasta. This leads to the crucial question: is 1 cup of uncooked pasta a serving, and how does that translate once cooked?

The average serving of plain, cooked pasta (approximately 1 cup or 140g) contains around 220 calories. This number, however, only represents the base ingredient; the total calories in a normal bowl of pasta can skyrocket depending on the portion size, type of pasta, and, most importantly, the sauce and other added ingredients. Understanding these factors is key to managing your intake.