How To · storage
How to Freeze Pasta Sauce Properly
A practical guide to freezing pasta sauce, choosing freezer-friendly sauces and reheating them with better texture.
Freezing sauce in small portions makes future dinners much easier.
Cool the sauce promptly
Do not leave cooked sauce sitting at room temperature for long periods.
Portion before freezing
Freeze in meal-sized containers so you only defrost what you need.
Leave expansion room
Liquids expand when frozen, so do not fill rigid containers completely to the top.
Tomato sauces freeze especially well
Simple tomato and vegetable sauces usually hold their texture better than delicate dairy sauces.
Dairy sauces need extra care
Cream and cheese sauces can separate after freezing. Gentle reheating and a small splash of liquid may help restore the texture.
