Homemade pasta sauce

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Preserve the vibrant flavors of your homemade pasta sauce with proper storage techniques. This versatile sauce, packed with garden-fresh ingredients, can be enjoyed for weeks when kept correctly in the refrigerator or for months when frozen.

Storage Time

3–4 days in the refrigerator, up to 6 months in the freezer

Temperature

Keep refrigerated at or below 4°C (40°F)

Freezing

Homemade pasta sauce freezes beautifully, retaining most of its delicious flavor and texture. Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring it to airtight freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, leaving a small headspace for expansion. For best quality, thaw frozen pasta sauce overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop. While freezing is excellent for preservation, some minor separation might occur upon thawing, which can be easily stirred back in.

Signs of Spoilage

• Foul or sour odor, distinct from its usual aromatic scent.
• Visible mold growth, appearing as fuzzy patches of various colors (white, green, black).
• Unusual texture changes, such as sliminess or excessive separation of ingredients.