Shelf Life Tips
- How long does an opened container of pasta sauce that has been sold refrigerated last? The exact answer depends to a large extent on storage conditions - to maximize the shelf life of pasta sauce, keep it refrigerated at all times.
- How long does an opened container of pasta sauce that has been sold refrigerated last in the fridge? Opened pasta sauce will generally keep for about 5 to 7 days, assuming it has been continuously refrigerated.
- To further extend the shelf life of pasta sauce, freeze it: Freeze pasta sauce in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.
- How long does pasta sauce last in the freezer? Properly stored, pasta sauce will maintain best quality in the freezer for about 4 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
- The freezer time shown is for best quality only - pasta sauce that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
- How can you tell if pasta sauce is bad or spoiled? The best way is to smell and look at the pasta sauce: if pasta sauce develops an off odor or flavor, or if mold appears, discard the pasta sauce.
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