Water supply, yes, of course pasta can be eaten without cooking ( I nibble noodles once in a while).
Pasta water can be used in bread recipes, soup bases, for boiling fresh veggies, or for cooking more pasta. Boil it and cover it tightly and it'll keep tepid for a couple days without turning sour.
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The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.
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