What's the best way to freeze fresh pasta?

Question

I'm trying my hand at fresh made pasta and it's turning out rather well. It does take a little while to put it all together though and I'm wondering what's the best way to freeze a batch. I know I can keep it in the fridge for a day or two prior to cooking, but I'm not sure about freezing it.

Answer 1

If it is a short pasta, spread it on a cookie sheet, and freeze it solid, then transfer it to smaller bags, for long pastas the same.



I am a former chef, and we use to get it in boxes similar to pizza boxes and we just froze it in them, if you have a few old pizza boxes around just spread some flour or semolina on the bottom, just do not crowd it to much so you can remove bits at a time.

Answer 2

I agree with David.



I usually make fresh tagliatelle, so I just place it between aluminum foil sheets and freeze it that way.



(I suggest you try combining some freshly made pesto with your fresh pasta - it's a delicious combo! What about this one? http://www.pasta-recipes-made-easy.com/pesto-pasta-recipe.html



Ciao!



Matt

Answer 3

Just put it in a zip lock baggie and freeze it. When needed, put in a colander and run under hot water.