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Types of Pasta. There are two major classifications: pasta fresca (fresh) and pasta secca (dried). From here, there are more than 400 unique types of pasta: sheets, strips, long strands, cylinders, unique shapes, flavors, and many other local varieties.
Use the Pasta Measuring Chart below to determine how much dry pasta to start with and to see the final volume of the cooked pasta. This handy chart can help you with meal planning and meal prep! We've got conversions in this Pasta Measuring Chart for both long pastas, like spaghetti, and short pastas, like macaroni. Note: The Pasta Measuring Chart below is based on four servings (2 oz. each) for a total of 8 oz.