is 1 lb of spaghetti too much for 3 people?

Question

i am making chicken parmesean tonight with a salad and garlic bread for 3 people.. is 1 lb of spaghetti going to be too much to go with this meal or will it be just perfect?

Answer 1

It will not be too much, you will probably have just a little left over and when entertaining it is ALWAYS better to have a little extra than not enough. There is no way at all to plan it to have JUST enough and you don't want to do that either. I would definately make the whole pound or you won't have enough.

Answer 2

You'll have leftovers, but just eat it for lunch tomorrow. I usually cook a pound of spaghetti for my family of four, but when I make chicken parmesean, there's always leftovers because everyone gets filled up due to also having chicken. You're doing a salad and garlic bread, so you will definitely have leftovers. FYI- a serving size of pasta is only 2 ounces, so we Americans eat portions way too big. I use salad plates for dinner to cut down our portions. Your plate looks full, but you're eating less.

Answer 3

One pound of dried pasta can easily feed 4 people, and possibly have leftovers. After all, you're probably adding more stuff to it, and there will be side dishes.

I've heard that an actually serving of pasta (FDA) is only 2 oz. But usually people eat about 4-5 oz. It'll be just fine.

Answer 4

The Nutritional Facts Label has the recomended srevings.
Mine says 2oz so yes 16oz = 8 servings.
Use only 1/2 the pkg
If it IS good you may have a little left over.

Answer 5

Try an 8 oz. pkg. This way you'll limit the amount everyone eats. People tend to eat less, when there is less.

Answer 6

It is fine....its better to have leftover than not having enough....not just that, the guests might want seconds!

You're making me hungry....dinner sounds good!!

Have fun!

Answer 7

You should be fine , perhaps a little leftover for lunch the next day :))

Answer 8

It will just be enough.