The first step in making spaghetti to freeze is to cook your pasta to the point of being al dente.
This is typically done by boiling a pan of water and adding the pasta. It should be cooked until it can be bitten but is still somewhat firm.
Step 2: Cool
Allow the pasta to cool to room temperature before moving forward with freezing. This will keep condensation to a minimum and help prevent ice crystals from forming.
Allowing the spaghetti to cool is an important step.
Step 3: Divide
Think ahead to the desired portion that will likely be used when the spaghetti is served and after it’s been frozen. Will you need enough for one serving, or four servings?
Whatever the case might be, you can divide the spaghetti into the desired portions to prepare it to be frozen.
Step 4: Freeze
Use a zipped freezer bag or freezer safe storage container to freeze your spaghetti. Separating the noodles from the sauce is recommended. Place the noodles in a zipped freezer bag and seal and label them with the date the item is being frozen.
Then, do the same with the spaghetti sauce and meatballs. Freeze for up to 3 months.
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