How long pizza sauce keeps
For fresh, homemade sauce, cooled down before it goes in.
| Fridge | Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Keeps for | 7daysat most | 3monthsat most |
| How to store it | Coveredcooled down, airtight | Portionsin freezer bags or boxes |
How do I store pizza sauce in the fridge?
Make sure the sauce is cold first. Then cover it tightly, so no air can get to it, or put it in an airtight container. Stored like this, fresh pizza sauce keeps for up to 7 days.
See mould or smell something off? Throw the sauce away straight away.
Can I freeze pizza sauce?
Yes. Freezing is a great way to keep sauce for the next pizza night.
- Let the sauce cool down completely before you freeze it. This helps prevent freezer burn.
- Portion it into small freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, so you only thaw what you need.
- Write the date on it, so you know how long it has been in there.
Pizza sauce keeps for up to three months in the freezer.
How do I thaw frozen pizza sauce?
Let it thaw in the fridge overnight.
In a hurry? Put the closed bag or container in a bowl of warm water for 30 to 60 minutes. Check that the bag does not leak first, or the water gets into your sauce.
What else can I do with leftover pizza sauce?
Use it as a dip for breadsticks, or stir it through pasta or a lasagne. Pizza sauce is uncooked, so heat it through when you use it for pasta. More about that in What is the difference between pizza and pasta sauce?