I made a batch of it today intending to freeze it later, but I got caught up doing other things and it was about 2 hours after I made it that I noticed. What I normally do is not to put the pasta in the freezer just after it's been made (since I don't want the heat to affect the other food inside) but then I forget about it and leave it out for too long.
This has happened more than once and I've had to throw out the pasta on more than one occasion, which is quite a shame sometimes as there is a large surplus. However, I've recently been thinking that I am being a bit too cautious and throwing out food that can be used at a later date.
How long would you say is the maximum time pasta can be kept out in the open? If I boil it thoroughly after freezing it (which I plan on doing) will that help much?
This has happened more than once and I've had to throw out the pasta on more than one occasion, which is quite a shame sometimes as there is a large surplus. However, I've recently been thinking that I am being a bit too cautious and throwing out food that can be used at a later date.
How long would you say is the maximum time pasta can be kept out in the open? If I boil it thoroughly after freezing it (which I plan on doing) will that help much?