How many pounds of uncooked pasta to feed 140 people?

It's impossible to give an exact answer without knowing how much pasta each person will eat. Here's why:

* Appetites vary: Some people eat a lot of pasta, others only a little.

* Is it the main course or a side? If pasta is the main dish, you'll need more than if it's just a side.

* Other food: Is there a lot of other food being served? If so, people might eat less pasta.

Here's a general guide to get you started:

* Main Course: Plan on about 1/2 to 3/4 pound of uncooked pasta per person. This would be 70 to 105 pounds of pasta for 140 people.

* Side Dish: Plan on about 1/4 to 1/2 pound of uncooked pasta per person. This would be 35 to 70 pounds of pasta for 140 people.

It's always better to overestimate! You can always cook less, but it's difficult to make more if you run out.