For orzo, a rice-shaped pasta, 75 grams dry will cook up to about 150-180 grams. This is typically a smaller volume than other pastas, so it’s worth noting if you're serving it as a side dish or ...

The texture of bronze-cut pasta holds the sauce well, ensuring an appetizing and balanced gravy-to-pasta ratio. Cotter recommends "24 oz of tomato sauce to 16 oz of dry pasta," though this depends ...