How to Measure Spaghetti Servings

by sunshiine in Cooking > Main Course

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How to Measure Spaghetti Servings

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In the past I have never  measured spaghetti because if I had extra I always used leftovers for the next day.  I have noticed that I have more waste now that my family is smaller; so I try to cook just what we will eat that day plus one serving. Using the quarter, nickel, and dime method I came up with this idea.This Instructable is how to make a spaghetti measure so you don't have any waste.    

What You Will Need

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1 Scrap piece of craft foam.
1 Quarter.
1 Nickel.
1 Dime.
1 Marker.
Scissors.






Method

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Place the quarter, nickel,and dime over the foam and draw a circle around each coin. 

Cutting the Foam

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Poke the center of the circles with the scissor point.
Trim out the coin shapes. 

Wash the Foam

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Wash the foam piece.
Store in a kitchen drawer.
The Dime shape is for a small child.
The Nickel shape is for a older child.
The quarter shape is for an adult with a small appetite.
2 Quarters is for an adult with a  hefty appetite.  
 

Sunshiine's Final Thoughts

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This spaghetti measure will be just the thing to measure spaghetti so there will be less waste.  I am very happy with the end results. 
Thank you for stopping by and please remember to have a wonderful day!
Sunshiine