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. ![Frown :( :(](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
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?