It is not easy to guesstimate how much pasta to throw in the pot, especially when you are starving! Without fail, I prepare excessive amounts and end up having spaghetti for quite a few days.
The SPAGHETTI MEASURING TOOL would come in very handy, it shows the appropriate portions for a child, an adult and a horse (family).
Made by Stefán Pétur Sólveigarson in Iceland. Sold by Reykjavik Corner Store, a nice art and design store that offers a carefully selected variety of products from emerging designers and artists.