Is 2 cups dry bow tie pasta equal to cooked?

No, 2 cups of dry bow tie pasta is not equal to 2 cups of cooked bow tie pasta.

Pasta absorbs water when cooked, significantly increasing its volume.

Here's a general rule of thumb:

* Dry pasta: 1 cup of dry pasta will yield approximately 3 cups of cooked pasta.

Therefore, 2 cups of dry bow tie pasta will yield approximately 6 cups of cooked pasta.

Keep in mind that different pasta shapes can absorb water differently, so this is just a general estimate.