Dear Milkstreet,
I love your recipes! However, I do not understand why all your pasta recipes include only 12 ounces of pasta. Almost all pasta in the U.S. comes in a 1lb. container (16 ounces). This is wasteful (and honestly, it doesn't really change the experience ALL THAT MUCH if you use all 16 ounces in your recipes). Wouldn't it be simpler to just formulate the recipes for a pound of pasta? Thanks!
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COMMENTS
Mona L.
September 24, 2019
Glad to hear you are changing to 1 lb. of pasta in your recipes. I also thought that the 12 oz measurement was wasteful and I do not like to have those boxes with just a little pasta taking up space in my cupboard. We can still choose to abide by the recommended serving size and have leftovers for lunch the nest day or we can just eat a little extra of those delicious pasta dishes.
Stacy M.
October 7, 2019
When I encounter these recipes, I just adjust the recipe by dividing each ingredient by 3, then multiplying by 4, so I can use the whole box.
Rita Y.
October 30, 2019
Which leads to the next question---will the sauce recipes be scaled up for 1 pound of pasta as well? Or will we be making a sauce that balances just right for 12 ounces of pasta and using it on a pound of pasta, thus getting less sauce per bite of pasta?
Lynn ClarkMilk Street Staff
November 1, 2019
Hi Rita - Yes! Going forward all recipes will be scaled for 1 lb. of pasta. Best, Lynn C.
Kathie R.
April 17, 2020
I disagree with the decision to increase the recipes to 16 oz of pasta. You basically turn a a four serving recipe into a five, an uneven number .What is the problem with some leftover pasta in a box? It is very shelf stable. Some pasta makers are using 12 oz packages also.
Donna D.
August 27, 2024
I would prefer recipes for pasta dishes be scaled for 16 oz of pasta. My family enjoys having leftovers for lunches the next day. The 2 exceptions that come to mind are for farfalle and fettuccine which seem to often be sold in boxes containing 12 oz. Thank you for responding to feedback from subscribers. Keep up the good work!!!
Donna D.
September 3, 2024
