Introduction: How to Keep & Store Fresh Pasta

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If you end up making more fresh pasta than you need, in this class I show you the best ways to keep and store it for future use.

Step 1: What You'll Learn in This Video Class:

  • How to properly freeze and dry fresh pasta.
  • How long it can stay stored for maximum deliciousness.

Step 2: Key Points to Remember:

  • Freeze pasta in single layers only.
  • Par-boil ravioli before freezing it.
  • Do not defrost frozen pasta before cooking it.

Step 3: Quiz Time

Once you've watched the video lesson, put your knowledge to the test! Take the quizzes below and see how you do.

{
    "id": "quiz-1",
    "question": "What is my (your instructor's) favorite way to save extra fresh pasta for future use?",
    "answers": [
        {
            "title": "Drying",
            "correct": false
        },
        {
            "title": "Dehydrating",
            "correct": false
        },
 	{
            "title": "Freezing",
            "correct": true
        }
    ],
    "correctNotice": "You got it! Freezing is the quickest and most low maintenance method. I think it also maintains the 'fresh' in fresh pasta the best.",
    "incorrectNotice": "Close but no cigar! In my opinion, freezing is the quickest and most low maintenance method. I think it also maintains the 'fresh' in fresh pasta the best."
}
{
    "id": "quiz-2",
    "question": "How long can you keep fresh pasta frozen before you should eat it?",
    "answers": [
        {
            "title": "2 weeks",
            "correct": false
        },
        {
            "title": "1 month",
            "correct": true
        },
	{
            "title": "3 months",
            "correct": false
        }
    ],
    "correctNotice": "You're right! You have very smart pants.",
    "incorrectNotice": "I'm afraid not!"
}