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PJL
February 14, 2019
If you are on the short side like me, the best use of a pasta spoon is to use it to retrieve lightweight items from the top shelves in my kitchen!
PHIL
November 3, 2017
The main thing I've learned from this article and the ensuing comments is I eat too much pasta
Mary M.
November 3, 2017
My niece in Italy says 100 grams of pasta per serving. Works great for any shape of pasta. I’ve used this method for years now — applies to pasta lovers!
Nancy
November 1, 2017
This story is old (summer 2016) and has already been debunked by manufacturers and/or sellers of housewares. Spaghetti spoons have perforations to drain water...various shapes and sizes, not all round, and even the round holes don't help much. What is one serve for a 10 yr old child, 20 yr old woman or man (average exerciser) or same age athlete?
Do as others have suggested, go by weight, or eye, and use the leftovers (if any) in a new dish.
Do as others have suggested, go by weight, or eye, and use the leftovers (if any) in a new dish.
BerryBaby
November 1, 2017
That may be the 'recommended' size. I make half a box and it's perfect for dinner and leftovers the next day. Does anyone else love cold spaghetti?
dennis
November 1, 2017
It's far easier to do this by weight. A pound of dry pasta is about 450 grams, which yields four good size portions of pasta (I'm a big dude). Just weigh out 110g-115g and you're all set. Adjust weight as necessary for your appetite.
foofaraw
October 31, 2017
Holding the pasta at an angle like the first photo will yield you less pasta than what the hole intended.
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