How many ounces of dry pasta is in 2 cups?

It's a little tricky to give an exact answer because different types of pasta have different densities. But, as a general rule of thumb, 2 cups of dry pasta is about 8 ounces.

Here's a breakdown:

* Standard pasta: Most long pasta shapes (like spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine) have a density of about 4 ounces per cup.

* Short pasta: Shapes like penne, farfalle, and rotini tend to be slightly denser, around 4.5 ounces per cup.

It's always best to check the package instructions, as they will often provide the specific amount of dry pasta needed for a given recipe.