Have you ever wondered how much pasta is collectively consumed by Americans or how much pasta people typically eat? With pasta being a staple in so many households and one of America’s favorite foods, you can imagine it’s quite a lot!
Pasta Facts
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Check out these fun pasta facts below:
* Unless otherwise identified, these stats are pulled from the International Pasta Organization’s 2019 World Pasta Industry Status Report
According to a National Pasta Association analysis, the average price an American pays for pasta is about $1.45 per pound. This makes it one of the most affordable meal options on shelves!
The United States produces 4.4 billion pounds of pasta annually, making it the second largest pasta-producing nation in the world.
Collectively, the U.S. consumes 5.95 billion pounds of pasta per year.
In an NPA consumer survey, 86% of participants said they ate pasta at least once a week.
Americans typically consume more pasta at dinner compared to lunch.
October 25th is World Pasta Day! Countries from around the globe celebrate this beloved food in October while the scientific and medical community gather at the annual World Pasta Congress to address the latest food trends, research and consumption.
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