cooked pasta

[fairydust]

when i cook to much pasta can i save it and use it as a pasta salad say the day after.

If so can i just store it in cold water in the fridge.

If so how long can i keep it there?

yes, for a day or to, but not in water, just airtight container
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but won't it all stick together if not in water?

If you put a drop of oil into the water when you're cooking it, the pasta won't stick together. If you keep it in water it will absorb too much of the water and the taste and texture will be unpleasant.