Wondering how to store fresh pasta and sauce? Follow these tips to keep them tasting fresh and delicious. And just to be safe, start with a good 20-second hand wash — so the only thing you’re saving for later is great food!

An unopened store-bought jar of pasta sauce can be kept in your cupboard until you’re ready to use it. But once opened, it should be refrigerated. Homemade pasta sauce should always be stored in the fridge, ideally in a plastic bag like Glad® FLEX'N SEAL™ Quart Bags to maintain freshness.

If you have homemade pasta and plan to use it soon, store it in an airtight container in the fridge and use it within three days.

For cooked pasta, let it cool first, then place it in a Glad® FLEX'N SEAL™ Quart Bag. Drizzle with your oil of choice to prevent sticking, squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing, and store it in the fridge until ready to enjoy.

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If you’ve ever wondered how long pasta sauce lasts in the fridge, you’re not alone! Here’s a quick guide:

• Homemade pasta sauce: 3 to 4 days
• Store-bought pasta sauce (opened): Up to 4 days
• Homemade pasta: 1 to 2 days
• Cooked pasta: 3 to 5 days

Freezing Pasta:

• Place fresh pasta in a Glad® FLEX'N SEAL™ Quart Bag, remove excess air, and freeze.
• Use within two months for the best quality.
• No need to thaw—just drop frozen pasta straight into boiling water!

Absolutely! Freezing is a great way to extend its freshness and have a delicious sauce ready whenever you need it. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Allow sauce to cool completely.
2. Transfer it to a Glad® FLEX'N SEAL™ Freezer Quart Bag, leaving some room at the top for expansion.
3. Squeeze out extra air, label with today’s date, and freeze.
4. Properly stored, frozen pasta sauce lasts up to three months.

Thawing & Reheating:

• Move frozen sauce to the fridge to thaw.
• Heat on the stovetop until it reaches a rolling boil (at least 165°F).

Your sauce has gone bad if it has an unusual odor, taste or color, or has developed mold.

To avoid unpleasant odors, consider composting spoiled sauce in Glad™ Compostable Bags, or using Glad™ Trash Bags to dispose of them in an outdoor trash bin. If you choose to compost, be sure to follow local guidelines.

Follow these simple steps, and you’ll always have fresh pasta and sauce ready to go—whether it’s for tonight’s dinner or a meal down the road!