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Dried spaghetti measured with a "spaghetti measure". One portion of dried pasta weighs 116 g ( 4 + 1 ⁄ 8 oz), twice the amount of one serving on the package (12 mm circle or 60 g.). The measure can portion out 1, 2, 3, or 4 servings based on the diameter of the circle.
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A serving size or portion size is the amount of a food or drink that is generally served. A distinction is made between a portion size as determined by an external agent, such as a food manufacturer, chef, or restaurant, and a "self selected portion size" in which an individual has control over the portion in a meal or snack. [ 1 ]
* Discrepancies due to size, generally disregarded as at the scale it becomes a factor, the person generally is using the next size up measuring cup (i.e.: 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 fl oz is likely to be straight measured in an ounce cup and not as 9 (vs 12) teaspoons) ‡ Rare if not nonexistent in use by name rather than as fraction of a different unit.
The hole in the center of the ladle is actually used to measure out a single serving of pasta. It works best with spaghetti and linguine. But, perhaps you can visualize the correct serving amount ...
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In one modern version of service à la russe, courses are brought to the table in sequence. Only empty plates are set in front of each guest and guests individually fill their plates with selections from a variety of dishes. In another, common in restaurants, a filled plate is placed in front of a guest, pre-portioned away from the table.
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