Can you freeze cooked pasta?

bigdoozer

Better to mix left over sauce with pasta, or add a drop of olive oil before freezing. This makes it freeze better and thaw drier and not turn to mush.
(Rosemary schrager SFC's worked, Pete the cook)

michelefauk

As usual I have got half a pan of pasta left over, nothing on it, just plain, I dont really want pasta again for the next few days, so was wondering if it can be frozen and would it reheat ok?

stilernin

michelefauk wrote: »

As usual I have got half a pan of pasta left over, nothing on it, just plain, I dont really want pasta again for the next few days, so was wondering if it can be frozen and would it reheat ok?

I have often cooked two or three times the amount I need intentionally. As I'm a singleton, I reckon I'm saving on fuel on doubling up on the amount I cook.

If you freeze it in a microwavable container it is ready to heat up when needed. I do defrost it first, but not sure if this is essential.

BluePumpkin

Related question: I overcook pasta for tea, store it in the fridge and then microwave it the next day for lunch. How long would it keep in the fridge? Thinking of making enough for two lunches...

LeeSouthEast

It'll keep for 7 days or more, easily. Pasta (by my experience) if cooked and sealed hot, does not seem to go off!

And yes, you can freeze it fine. Defrost it or just nuke from frozen, it's all good.

SunnyGirl

I freeze pasta in a tub with whatever sauce I've served with it plonked on top & its always been fine. My DH takes it to work for his 'lunch' at 3am - he does nights He takes it straight out of the freezer & microwaves it with no problems.

love2shopforbargains

Hi

I hope someone can help.
I was wondering if I could freeze pasta after it has been cooked.


Thanks

Bitsy_Beans

I do and it's been fine.

caitybabes

Yep I do it regularly, although it's normally in sauce, tastes yummy though!

love2shopforbargains

Thanks very much to both of you. I know it probably seemed a daft question but I just wasn't sure, and everyone one this site has been helpful. I am definitely changing my life to be more MSE.