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Home >> Water >> Conserve Water >> Cut back on water use >> Food >> Use 1.5 quarts (6 cups) of water in the pot for every pound of pasta you cook <-- Conserve Water <-- Cut back on water use <-- Water


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The back of the box of pasta usually recommends 4-6 quarts, so this is about 60-75% less. Just make sure you stir more often than usual to make sure it cooks evenly.

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 NY Times: How Much Water Does Pasta Really Need?

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