Yes, you can and should freeze leftover cooked pasta. In this video, we show you how to freeze or refrigerate cooked pasta so taht you can enjoy it in the days or months to come. The methods are simple: After cooling, store cooked pasta in an airtight container, ideally keeping pasta and sauce separate for customized reheating. Enjoy leftovers within 3 to 5 days. To freeze, drizzle olive oil over cooked pasta to prevent clumping. Frozen cooked pasta can last up to two months. You can even freeze fresh, uncooked pasta. Unlock the convenience of quick, delectable meals anytime by following these pasta storage tactics. Rejuvenate your pasta with a quick boil and pair with your preferred sauce.
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00:00 For the best flavor and texture, freshly cooked pasta dishes can't be beat.
00:06 But if you have some leftovers, here's how to store them for later.
00:10 The methods for storing dried pasta and fresh pasta are a little different, so let's start
00:15 with dried noodles.
00:16 First, let your cooked pasta cool and then place it in an airtight container.
00:22 You'll have more success storing the pasta and sauce separately, since each may require
00:27 different thawing and reheating times.
00:30 Leftover pasta should last in your refrigerator for 3-5 days.
00:34 If you want to freeze cooked pasta, drizzle a little olive oil over the noodles first.
00:39 This helps prevent the pasta from sticking to itself and forming a big clump when it's
00:43 frozen.
00:44 Leftover cooked pasta should last for up to 2 months in the freezer.
00:49 You probably already know you shouldn't store fresh pasta in your pantry, so here's what
00:53 you can do with any extra fresh noodles.
00:56 Take your uncooked, fresh pasta and let it dry for about 2 hours.
01:01 Then place it into an airtight freezer-safe bag.
01:05 Stored this way, it should last for up to 8 months.
01:08 With leftover cooked, fresh pasta, place it in an airtight container.
01:12 In the fridge, it will keep for up to 3 days.
01:16 Storing pasta correctly can be a game-changer.
01:18 Now you can easily whip up a quick dinner on busy weeknights.
01:22 Just toss it into boiling water for a moment, and it's ready to serve with your favorite
01:26 sauce.
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