QUESTION: Can you compost cooked pasta?
ANSWER: You’ve likely seen cooked pasta listed as an item that should not be included in composting on some lists, while other articles say it’s fine to compost. The concern with cooked pasta is that it can attract pests to your compost pile, so if you’ve been struggling with unwanted visitors, this might be an ingredient you want to skip.
Otherwise, it’s fine to compost cooked pasta in moderation, although you should bury it well in the compost pile so it doesn’t attract rodents or other unwelcome guests.