Shelf Life Tips
- How long does homemade pasta sauce last in the fridge or freezer? The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - refrigerate pasta sauce within two hours of cooking.
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To maximize the shelf life of homemade pasta sauce for safety and quality, refrigerate the pasta sauce promptly in covered airtight containers.
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Properly stored, homemade pasta sauce will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
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To further extend the shelf life of homemade pasta sauce, freeze it; freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.
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How long does homemade pasta sauce last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 4 to 6 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
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The freezer time shown is for best quality only - homemade pasta sauce that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
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How long does homemade pasta sauce last after being frozen and thawed? Homemade pasta sauce that has been thawed in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before cooking; pasta sauce that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be eaten immediately.
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How long can homemade pasta sauce be left at room temperature? Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F; homemade pasta sauce should be discarded if left for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
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How to tell if homemade pasta sauce is bad? If homemade pasta sauce develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, or if mold appears, it should be discarded.
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