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How much spaghetti for 150 person?
It's impossible to give you a precise amount of spaghetti for 150 people without more information! Here's why and what I need to know:
Factors that determine spaghetti quantity:
* Appetite: Are you serving this to adults, children, or a mix? How hungry are they likely to be?
* Serving size: Do you want to give them a small, medium, or large portion of spaghetti?
* Other menu items: Is spaghetti the main dish, or will there be appetizers, salad, and other side dishes?
Here's how to estimate the amount:
1. Decide on serving size:
* Small: 1/2 cup cooked spaghetti
* Medium: 1 cup cooked spaghetti
* Large: 1.5 cups cooked spaghetti
2. Consider other food:
* If spaghetti is the main dish, you'll likely need more than if it's part of a larger meal.
3. Calculate the total:
* Multiply the chosen serving size by 150 people.
4. Factor in pasta expansion:
* Dried spaghetti expands about 2-3 times when cooked. So, you'll need less dried pasta than the calculated amount of cooked spaghetti.
Example:
Let's say you want to serve a medium portion (1 cup cooked spaghetti) and it's the main dish.
* 1 cup cooked spaghetti x 150 people = 150 cups cooked spaghetti.
* Assuming a 2x expansion when cooked, you'll need about 75 cups of dried spaghetti.
For a more precise estimate, it's best to consult a recipe for a large batch of spaghetti sauce. Most recipes will give you an idea of how much dry pasta to use per serving.
Tip: It's always better to have a little extra pasta than not enough.
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