Freezing spaghetti sauce is a great way to save money and avoid food waste, whether you make a bulk batch of homemade sauce or just have a half-used jar to save.
freezer-safe containers such as Souper Cubes, plastic containers with lids, or freezer ziptop bags
Ingredients
4cupyour favorite spaghetti sauce
Instructions
If the sauce is hot or even warm, allow it to chill completely. Cold food freezes more quickly eliminating the risk of freezer burn or large ice crystals.
4 cup your favorite spaghetti sauce
Divide the sauce into usable portions. This will vary by household and how you plan to use it after thawing. If you want to use the sauce for pizza, you'll want ½ cup portions. For a lasagna, you'll need 3 to 4 cups.
Use freezer-safe containers. This could be Souper Cubes, plastic containers with lids, or even ziptop freezer bags.
Label the containers with the content's name and the date you're freezing it. This way you can easily grab what you need from the freezer without having to inspect things too closely and waste valuable time.
Store the containers in the freezer until ready to use. While frozen food is safe indefinitely if stored under 0 degrees, it can lose taste and texture over taime. Frozen sauce should be good in a home freezer for about 2 to 3 months.
When ready to serve: thaw in the fridge and reheat to serve.
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate and will vary based on the sauce used. Per the USDA, prepped food is good for up to 4 days when refrigerated properly. Spaghetti sauce should be frozen prior to the 4th day to ensure freshness and safety.To freeze in glass jars: there are several things to do to prevent the jar from cracking. Do not fill it all the way full; instead leave about an inch headspace. Chill completely, then transfer the jars without lids to the freezer. Set them level in the freezer with space around them, so they don't touch anything. Once frozen, gently twist on the lids, but not too tightly.To freeze sauce in ziploc bags: you will want to use the higher quality bags designed for the freezer. Label them prior to filling. Once you've filled the bag, remove as much air as possible and seal it carefully. Lay the bags carefully on a tray in the freezer. Once firm, you can remove the tray and line the bags up in a bin or on a shelf.