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Pasta Sauce, Can I Freeze it?

Icegoddess — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 02:46:37 GMT

I made a pasta sauce tonight that was more than I needed for the amount of pasta I was cooking. I couldn't figue out how to halve it since it started out with 1/4 cup of wine that had to be reduced by half. The basic ingredients are wine, whipping cream, Italian Cheese mix (parmesan, romano, etc.). Besides that, just garlic and Cajun seasoning. Can the excess sauce be frozen?

Re: Pasta Sauce, Can I Freeze it?

Kachina624 — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 03:06:48 GMT

I don't know how it will do with the cream and cheese which may separate, but I can tell you that half of 1/4 cup is 2Tbsp. There are 16 Tbsp. In a cup.

Re: Pasta Sauce, Can I Freeze it?

Kachina624 — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 03:12:16 GMT

@Icegoddess. It does appear you can freeze heavy cream.

Can you freeze cream? - Rachael Ray

Rachael Ray › 2011/07/20 › can-you-fre...

Jul 20, 2011 · Heavy cream (at least 40% fat) freezes well – lighter creams and half and half do not hold up in the freezer. You can freeze the entire unopened carton, just double wrap in freezer bags. Thaw cream in the fridge, and shake the carton prior to opening – do not refreeze! ... Cream style may separate when thawed

Re: Pasta Sauce, Can I Freeze it?

mousiegirl — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 03:14:50 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
I made a pasta sauce tonight that was more than I needed for the amount of pasta I was cooking. I couldn't figue out how to halve it since it started out with 1/4 cup of wine that had to be reduced by half. The basic ingredients are wine, whipping cream, Italian Cheese mix (parmesan, romano, etc.). Besides that, just garlic and Cajun seasoning. Can the excess sauce be frozen?

@Icegoddess The texture might change. google for more info.

Re: Pasta Sauce, Can I Freeze it?

Icegoddess — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 03:47:05 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I don't know how it will do with the cream and cheese which may separate, but I can tell you that half of 1/4 cup is 2Tbsp. There are 16 Tbsp. In a cup.

Yeah, but how does one cook and reduce 2 Tbs?

Re: Pasta Sauce, Can I Freeze it?

x Hedge — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 04:05:10 GMT

Yes! I freeze pasta sauce. I fill several 6oz. containers. I find that's the right amount for a serving for me. 😁

Re: Pasta Sauce, Can I Freeze it?

NicksmomESQ — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 05:00:43 GMT

I freeze pasta sauce all the time.I’ve never had a problem.

Re: Pasta Sauce, Can I Freeze it?

jlkz — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 13:44:24 GMT

@x Hedge

If you have a WalMart, look for pint size ZipLoc bags: I use them for freezing large batches of marinara sauce that I make 3 times a year. They can lay flat until frozen and then stacked to take up less room in the freezer than upright containers.

HTH

Re: Pasta Sauce, Can I Freeze it?

brandiwine — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 14:44:13 GMT

I think you'll find the quality of sauce will not be very good. Usually, cream separates after being frozen. I would have the leftovers in a couple of days. Maybe you can freeze a small amount and see what it's like when you thaw it.

Re: Pasta Sauce, Can I Freeze it?

EatWell — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:56:21 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
I made a pasta sauce tonight that was more than I needed for the amount of pasta I was cooking. I couldn't figue out how to halve it since it started out with 1/4 cup of wine that had to be reduced by half. The basic ingredients are wine, whipping cream, Italian Cheese mix (parmesan, romano, etc.). Besides that, just garlic and Cajun seasoning. Can the excess sauce be frozen?

@Icegoddess

Yes. I use a Food Saver to squeeze out the air, and vacumn seal. The sauce will last in the freezer for at least one year without loss of quality.

Good luck.

Hung

Re: Pasta Sauce, Can I Freeze it?

hellokitty — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:39:36 GMT

I freeze pasta sauce all of the time. No problems at all.