how do you freeze pasta sauce

KathrynMD · September 2011

I'm dreaming ahead to when the kitchen is done and I want to make a double batch of bolognase sauce, it should be enough for at least 4 meals. I rarely cook in big quanties, so I'm wondering if it would be better to store the extra servings in freezer bags or is it best to use tupperware type containers?

SarahKate31 · September 2011

I have done this before and I've portioned the sauce into containers (GladWare or something like that). It's worked well for reheating because I can put the block of sauce right in a pan on the stove to thaw/reheat. I've thought about bags too (for space issues), but not sure about the reheating.

LoveLossHopeRepeat · September 2011

A friend of mine routinely makes sauce for freezing and uses storage containers, not bags. It sounds far less messy to me to do it that way.

gracie2762 · September 2011

I would recommend using containers and not bags also. As someone who froze a bunch of berry sauces and apple pie fillings in bags a few years ago, the bags usually end up getting tiny holes in them and making a huge mess. When your power goes out and everything melts, it creates a nightmare.

TheLinkBride · September 2011

We use containers when we freeze so we can just take them for lunch or eat at home later.

Mella&T · September 2011

Storage containers here, too.

KathrynMD · September 2011

gracie2762:
I would recommend using containers and not bags also. As someone who froze a bunch of berry sauces and apple pie fillings in bags a few years ago, the bags usually end up getting tiny holes in them and making a huge mess. When your power goes out and everything melts, it creates a nightmare.

ewww

******************

thanks all - containers it is!!

Kaiene · September 2011

SarahKate31:
I have done this before and I've portioned the sauce into containers (GladWare or something like that). It's worked well for reheating because I can put the block of sauce right in a pan on the stove to thaw/reheat. I've thought about bags too (for space issues), but not sure about the reheating.

This is what we do.

mrsbecky07 · September 2011

I am in the minority - we freeze everything flat in bags, much more economical, space wise, and I think it defrosts faster. We have never had any issues with leaks or anything else. We only use containers if we are out of freezer bags.

HoosierTerp · September 2011

I was actually just reading about this in some food magazine. The top chefs said to always freeze in bags so they can lay flat.

how do you freeze pasta sauce

Re: how do you freeze pasta sauce

Choose Another Board

Search Boards