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Add-ons like cream sauces, meat, or seafood can shorten that window, so mixed dishes should usually be eaten within 3 days.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-8\"><\/div>\n<p>To stay safe, cool pasta quickly, refrigerate promptly, and label containers with the cooking date. Discard anything with a sour smell, slimy coating, or visible mold\u2014no exceptions. If you need pasta to last longer, freeze it for up to 2 months in well-sealed bags or containers. In the end, saving a few minutes is never worth gambling with your health; when in doubt, throw it out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cooked pasta can be a genuine lifesaver on busy days, but it comes with a strict clock. 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