How long can you keep cooked pasta in the refrigerator?

Cooked pasta lasts 3 to 5 days in the fridge according to Better Homes and Gardens. It should be stored in airtight containers, and sauces should be stored separately if possible. read more

Cooked pasta that has been thawed in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before cooking; pasta that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be eaten immediately. read more

Cooked pasta will most certainly go bad. In general, the guideline for prepared foods (depending on your governing health department) is 72 hours and gone. Cooked pasta, if tossed with oil to prevent 'clinging' will turn rancid in a few days. If dressed, like in a pasta salad, it will preserve for 3 or 4 days. read more