pasta sauce recipes

Stephen_Leak

I understand that Pink has to be careful, but I cast another vote for the good old "sniff test". If it passes, make it into a lasagne ASAP. All of these dates err on the side of caution, and it won't suddenly grow a fur coat on the stroke of midnight on some arbitrary date. At least it's still the same year.

prophecy_grrl

Thanks everyone - don't worry I won't sue or hold anyone responsible if I poison us, just wanted to have a few other opinions. The lid is sealed and not swollen, and I will have a good sniff of it tomo when I open it before using it. I was going to use it anyway, despite what replies I had, but it's nice to know I'm not the only one who sort of ignores best before dates!!!

Thanks x

suzybloo

Must be a common feature today - I have just made lasagne using a jar of white ragu sauce which was dated March 10, it looked ok, smelled ok, tasted ok, and the vaccum button on the top of the jar was not popped - just re-inforces that I have been buying too much and dont know whats in the cupboards - that will change!!!
enjoy!!!

prophecy_grrl

Well, the sauce looks smells and tastes fine - lasagne for tea tonight yummy!!!

nublue

Hi,

I have a pack of beef mince which I did not realise is about to go out of date today. I was planning to use it to slow cook a chilli tomoro morning and I don't have time to start it now.

Could I fry it off, then put it in the fridge to cook properly tomoro?

Thanks

Sagz_2

Yup - it will give you a chance to skim the fat off too

niceola

I would just brown the mince tomorrow. it won't go off overnight. i ate steak last week that was 3 days out of date and it was fine. remember the date is just a guideline for the supermarkets etc

nublue

Thanks, I'll fry it off just to be safe...

X

midnightraven3

why dont you just make the chilli today
and keep it till tomorrow

i always make chilli (and a few other dishes) the day before
i think they taste waaaaaaay better that way
the spices have time to penetrate and relax

zippychick

Hi Nublue

I've merged this with our food safety thread as it's dropped down the pages

I probably would have made the chilli the previous day Let us know how you got on

Zip