Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for spaghetti
Best swap for spaghetti: Linguine, nearly identical; slightly flat.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Spaghetti?
The best swap for Spaghetti is Linguine, nearly identical; slightly flat. Another option is Fettuccine, 1:1; wider, heavier sauce clings better. A third option is Bucatini, 1:1; hollow, slightly thicker. The table below also lists Angel Hair Pasta, 4 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Linguine | nearly identical; slightly flat |
| Fettuccine | 1:1; wider, heavier sauce clings better |
| Bucatini | 1:1; hollow, slightly thicker |
| Angel hair pasta | 1:1; cooks faster, use with lighter sauces |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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