This document provides instructions for storing different types of pasta. It recommends storing dry pasta in airtight containers in a cool, dry place, where it will last indefinitely. Cooked pasta should be refrigerated for 3-5 days, either on its own or with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking. Fresh pasta lasts 2-3 days in the refrigerator or can be frozen for longer storage. Cooked or baked pasta dishes can also be refrigerated or frozen.
This document provides instructions for storing different types of pasta. It recommends storing dry pasta in airtight containers in a cool, dry place, where it will last indefinitely. Cooked pasta should be refrigerated for 3-5 days, either on its own or with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking. Fresh pasta lasts 2-3 days in the refrigerator or can be frozen for longer storage. Cooked or baked pasta dishes can also be refrigerated or frozen.
This document provides instructions for storing different types of pasta. It recommends storing dry pasta in airtight containers in a cool, dry place, where it will last indefinitely. Cooked pasta should be refrigerated for 3-5 days, either on its own or with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking. Fresh pasta lasts 2-3 days in the refrigerator or can be frozen for longer storage. Cooked or baked pasta dishes can also be refrigerated or frozen.
This document provides instructions for storing different types of pasta. It recommends storing dry pasta in airtight containers in a cool, dry place, where it will last indefinitely. Cooked pasta should be refrigerated for 3-5 days, either on its own or with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking. Fresh pasta lasts 2-3 days in the refrigerator or can be frozen for longer storage. Cooked or baked pasta dishes can also be refrigerated or frozen.
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PLATING AND
PRESENTING PASTA DISHES Techniques in Preparing Pasta before Plating
•1. Pasta is best if cooked and
served immediately. Try to cook pasta upon order. •2. If pasta is to be served immediately, just drain and do not rinse in cold water. •3. If pasta is to be used cold in salad, it is ready to be incorporated in the recipe as soon as it has cooled. •4. If pasta is to be held, toss gently with a small amount of oil to keep it from sticking. •5. Measure portions into mounds on trays. Cover with plastic film and refrigerate until service time. •6. To serve, place the desired number of portions in a china cap and immerse in simmering water to reheat. Drain, plate, and add sauce. PLATING AND PRESENTING PASTA DISHES •Learning Outcome 4 Store Starch and Cereal Dishes • FIFO (First In, First Out) in storing food is very important. • Write the expiry date, date received and date of storage to the food package and regularly check the expiration date. How to Store Pasta Noodles • Pasta is stored in airtight containers. • Pasta noodles are usually sold dry at the grocery store, allowing you to store them with other staples in your pantry. Dry noodles have a long storage life when properly packaged. Improper storage causes the pasta to become moist, which leads to mildew. Even without moisture, pasta can become stale if it's not stored correctly. Proper storage ensures your pasta to always taste its best. • 1. Dry Pasta • Remove the pasta from the store packaging if the noodles come in a box or other non-airtight container. • Place the noodles in a sealable plastic bag or other container that closes tightly. For long noodles, such as spaghetti, use a tall plastic storage container. • Seal the bag or screw the lid on tightly. Store the pasta in a cool, dry place. Dry pasta stores indefinitely, but should be used within two years to prevent loss of flavor. Store dried egg noodles for up to six months. • 2. Cooked Pasta • Pour the noodles into a colander. Allow as much moisture as possible to drain. Noodles left in standing water become overly soft and mushy. • Sprinkle 1 tsp. salad oil over the noodles. Toss the pasta so the noodles are evenly coated in the oil. Salad oil prevents the pasta from sticking together. • Place the pasta in a tight-sealed container. Store in the refrigerator for three to five days. • Cooked pasta can be stored unsauced in an airtight container and refrigerated for 4 or 5 days. • The sauce should be refrigerated separate from the pasta and can be stored for 6 or 7 days. This prevents the pasta from soaking up too much flavor and oil from the sauce, which causes the taste of the pasta to be drowned out. • If the pasta is stored together with the sauce, it should be eaten within 1 or 2 days to limit the amount of sauce that is absorbed. If cooked pasta is not going to be used within the suggested time period, it should be frozen and then it can be stored for approximately 3 months. Frozen cooked pasta should be thawed in the refrigerator and not on the kitchen counter. • To store, cook the pasta as you normally would and then rinse with cold water and allow it to drain well. Add a small amount of olive oil or butter to help prevent the pasta from clumping together while it is stored. Use only enough oil or butter to lightly coat the pasta • To refrigerate, place the pasta in an airtight plastic bag or an airtight container and place in the refrigerator. To freeze, place in an airtight plastic freezer bag and press out as much excess air as possible and place in the freezer.
If storing sauced pasta, eat within 1 to 2 days to prevent it
from absorbing too much sauce • When refrigerating or freezing cooked pasta, be sure it is stored in a well-sealed container so that it does not absorb any odor. • Cooked lasagna and baked pasta dishes can be refrigerated or frozen in the same manner as plain cooked pasta. The lasagna and casseroles should be first cut into individual servings before placing them in a sealed bag or container. This will make it easier when reheating. If you have an entire lasagna or pasta dish to refrigerate or freeze, it can be left in the baking dish and tightly covered before storing. • The lasagna and baked pasta dishes can be refrigerated for 3 or 4 days or they can be placed in a freezer and kept for approximately 3 months. If frozen, the pasta dish should be thawed in the refrigerator and not on the kitchen counter. 3. Fresh Pasta.
• Fresh pasta should ideally be
used on the same day as manufactured. • Fresh pasta can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days. If the pasta will not be used within that time, it can be frozen and stored in the freezer for 2 to 3 months. • If it is not going to be cooked immediately it should be placed on a lightly floured towel that is placed on a baking sheet, sprinkled lightly with flour, and then placed in the freezer. Once they are frozen they can be stored in a freezer proof bag or wrap and then place it in the freezer for 8 or 9 months. • 4. Frozen pasta does not have to be thawed before it is cooked. Just place the frozen pasta into boiling water and reheat it. It will need to cook a little longer than unfrozen pasta. Tips & Warnings
• • Store pasta sauce separate from the
noodles, otherwise the noodles will become mushy. • • You can freeze cooked pasta but it may be too soft once thawed. Use frozen pasta in baked dishes so the softer texture is not noticeable
