how many pounds of spaghetti will i need for 25 people?

Answer 1

DO lots so you don't run out 3 serving per box
for side. Main course 2 servings per box.
you don't want to be short, plus if you got leftovers that is o.k
just stick them in the fridge.

Answer 2

Good question.......I like quantity cooking questions......and Lou L is pretty right on when he says "are you feeding anorexics or linebackers", which is a good point.....If you're feeding 25 ballerinas, they're going to eat substantially less than, say, 25 big, burly firemen.......USUALLY a one pound package of DRY spaghetti serves 3-4, but that's taking into account that there may be 1) meatballs 2) sausage or 3) ground beef, like a Bologanese sauce......plus is there going to be garlic bread and salad??? On the safe side (nothing wrong with leftover spaghetti, in my books!!!) I'd side with safety and go with 6-7 pounds.......Look at it this way, would you rather have too much or run out of food??? The other thing that you need to account for are the "giant" eaters, who can put away quite a bit of food, like my buddy West......for him, a pound of spaghetti IS one serving......as he goes back for thirds........Best of luck, feeding 25 people the same thing is pretty easy......Enjoy!!!

Christopher

Answer 3

Whatever amount you decide on, you need a very good sauce.

Hambone’s Spaghetti Sauce

2 - 28 ounce cans tomato puree
2 - 18 ounce cans tomato paste
32 ounces water (approximately, add more or less to your thickness preference)
2 tbls minced garlic
2-3 bay leaves
1 tbls dried basil
1 tbls dried parsley
1 tbls dried oregano
¼ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp dried sage

Mix all ingredients in a 5 quart Dutch oven; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, cover and simmer over very low heat several hours for flavors to meld, stirring occasionally. Do not let it boil too rapidly. Since tomato products seem to vary in sweetness, a couple teaspoons of sugar can be added if a little extra sweetness is desired.

BTW, a box recommended serving is 2 ounces, most eat more than that. So I would say an average of 3 ounces per person, or 75 ounces of dry = 4+ boxes = 5 boxes

Answer 4

It depends on how you're serving it. If it is one course of a multi-course meal, like in traditional Italian feasts, then a couple of ounces per person is plenty. Say 2 ounces (dry) per person x 25 people = 50 ounces or a little more than 3 pounds. Adjust this depending on the people (adults vs. children) and your best guess of their appetites. It's always better to make too much than too little!

If the spaghetti is the main course, I would double the amount.

Answer 5

As a side dish: probably about 5 (5-6 servings per pound).

As a main course: probably about 9-10 (about 3 servings per pound).

A little less if you are feeding all women, older people, or kids. A little more if you are feeding hungry guys or teenage boys (my nephew can eat at least 1/2 pound by himself).

Contrary to popular opinion, you can reheat leftover unsauced spaghetti fairly easily--just drop into boiling water for about a minute.

Good luck.

Answer 6

WOW! It depends on how much people eat... I would average about 3 servings per box. So, that is about 8 pounds of spaghetti. Good Luck

Answer 7

No more then 3.

Answer 8

it depends if its a side or the main course if its a side i would say 8 pounds if its a main a little more than 25 pounds because people eat more than a few ounces and plus people might want seconds

Answer 9

about 6-8 but the question is what and how much do you serve WITH the 'gettys. making tomato souce for 25 is a hell of a messy job unless you have your party at the school kitchen

Answer 10

I'd guess roughly six pounds dry.
It depends if you are feeding anorexics or linebackers.