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🍝 How long does fresh pasta last?

Q: How long does fresh pasta last?

In the fridge, unopened: until the date on the label. Once opened (in the fridge): 1–2 days. In the freezer: 1–2 months. These are general guidelines and don't replace what's written on the pack: if the label says something different, follow the label. "Use by" is a real expiry date; "best before" is about quality. If in doubt, don't eat it.

Guideline times for a product stored properly, with the fridge at 4 °C or below.

Where	How long
In the fridge, unopened	until the date on the label
Once opened (in the fridge)	1–2 days
In the freezer	1–2 months

To make it last longer

If the date is getting close, freeze it in its sealed pack.
Cook it straight from frozen without thawing: it just needs a few minutes more.
Homemade pasta should be eaten within a day, or frozen straight away.

When to throw it away

Spots of mould, sour smell, sticky surface, swollen pack.

These are general guidelines and don't replace what's written on the pack: if the label says something different, follow the label. "Use by" is a real expiry date; "best before" is about quality. If in doubt, don't eat it. The difference between the two dates →

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