Can You Freeze Spaghetti Sauce (How to freeze spaghetti sauce)
Ever wondered if you can freeze spaghetti sauce, well the simple answer is yes and it is very easy to do as well. No more waiting on endless spaghetti sauce simmering on a busy weeknight. You can now make a big batch of your spaghetti sauce and freeze it for up to 3 months or even longer.
Equipment
- Ziploc freezer bag
- Freezer safe containers/ Souper cubes/Silicon molds with lids
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked spaghetti sauce
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti sauce as you would normally.
How to freeze spaghetti sauce in bags
- Make sure the sauce is completely cooled, portion the spaghetti sauce into heavy-duty freezer bags. Remove all air from the bag before sealing it tight. You can use a straw to suck out the air or use a vacuum sealer.
- Label and date each bag as well as its contents to avoid confusion later on. Uniform portions would be best for easy defrosting later. Freezer for up to 3 months.
How to freeze spaghetti sauce in containers
- Pour the spaghetti sauce into shallow containers of choice, don't fill it all the way up to allow for expansion. Cover tightly with the lid, label, and date each container accordingly, and place in the freezer for up to 3 months or longer at your discretion. Make sure it is stored correctly at the right temperature.
Notes
How to defrost pasta sauce
There are 3 ways you can defrost spaghetti sauce, you can either defrost in the fridge overnight, this is the safest way to carry out this task. Another way is using the microwave, this is great when time is of the essence or in a bowl of cold water. You place the container/sealed bag of the frozen sauce in a bowl of cold water. You then change the water every half hour until the sauce is fully defrosted.