Vegan White Pizza Sauce Recipe | Vegan in the Freezer (2024)

FAQs

How long is pizza sauce good in the freezer? ›

How Long Does Pizza Sauce Last in the Freezer? Pizza sauce will last much longer than a week in the freezer. When frozen properly, pizza sauce will last up to 6 months when frozen. With frozen sauce, you simply defrost it, or reheat it, before slathering it over your scrumptious homemade pizza.

Store this pizza sauce in a glass jar with a lid for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, or up to 3 months in the freezer. To use, let the sauce come to room temperature before spreading it on your pizza dough.

The less air exposure your sauce gets, the longer it will last. Because of this, my preferred way to freeze sauces is in an airtight freezer bag. My second preferred method is to freeze pizza sauce in a mason jar or freezer container.

I spoon it into ice cube trays, freeze it, then put the frozen cubes into a freezer bag. When I need sauce, I take out 3-4 cubes to thaw -- just enough for a pizza. I do the same thing with pesto but in my case the cubes are used with pasta.

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

In general, an unopened jar of pizza sauce can last for 1-2 years past the date printed on the label, as long as it has been stored properly in a cool, dry place. Once opened, the sauce should be refrigerated and can last for up to 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Check the lid and the top surface of your sauce for any signs of fuzzy mold. If you see any indications that mold has started to grow, throw the item out immediately. Another sign that your pizza sauce has gone bad is the smell. If you notice any rancid or sour odors, dispose of the pizza sauce.

"After opening a high-acid canned food, like a tomato sauce, it can be stored safely in the refrigerator for five to seven days before being used," says Shelley Feist, executive director of the Partnership for Food Safety Education.

Storage & Important Food Safety Notes

This recipe makes enough olive oil sauce for about two medium pizza bianca. Store any extra sauce in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Use, freeze, or discard any excess infused olive oil white sauce within 3-4 days.

LADLE sauce into hot jars leaving ½” headspace. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Place lids and bands on jars and label. FREEZE sauce for up to 1 year.

What glass jars are freezer safe? ›

Jars with tapered sides or straight sides are freezer safe; shouldered jars are not.

White sauce (or Béchamel sauce) is such a winner to have in the freezer. It defrosts quite quickly (in the bag in cold water) if frozen flat and allows you to make amazing meals like lasagna and fish pie, fully from scratch without having to do everything at once.

Using an ice cream scoop, place the sauce in muffin pans. Place in the freezer. Remove from pan and place in freezer bags.

Rao's recommends that, once opened, sauce be refrigerated and used within 10-12 days. Unused product may also be transferred to a container and frozen for up to 6 months.

Once frozen, keep in mind how long pasta sauce lasts. If done correctly, you can freeze pasta sauce for up to three months. The best way to thaw your sauce is to move it to the fridge, then heat it on your stovetop until it comes to a rolling boil (at least 165°F) before quickly cooling and enjoying.

Check the lid and the top surface of your sauce for any signs of fuzzy mold. If you see any indications that mold has started to grow, throw the item out immediately. Another sign that your pizza sauce has gone bad is the smell. If you notice any rancid or sour odors, dispose of the pizza sauce.

It depends on the type of tomato sauce you've purchased. Generally, it's good to consume tomato sauce within three to five days of opening. But, if you freeze them, they can even last up to a year.

Barilla recommends storing an opened jar of sauce in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. The remaining sauce may be frozen at any time during the 3-5 days; simply transfer the sauce to a freezer-safe container and it will be good for up to 3 months.