How Long Food Lasts

Grains, Beans & Pasta

How long does pasta last?

Quick answer

Pasta (dry, without eggs, opened) keeps 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Form

Fridge

After cooking

3-4days

Freezer

No known time

-

Pantry

1year

Mine has been in the fridge for

Refreeze after thawing in the fridge?

United States
Yes
United Kingdom
Only after cooking

How long does pasta last in the refrigerator?

  • Dry, without eggs, opened3-4 daysAfter cooking

Refrigerators should be set to maintain a temperature of 40 °F or below.

Your fridge should be set between 0 and 5°C.

Can you freeze pasta?

    Can you refreeze pasta?

    • In the United StatesYes
    • In the United KingdomOnly after cooking

    Food thawed in the refrigerator can be refrozen without cooking, although there may be some loss of quality.

    Foods thawed by the cold water method should be cooked before refreezing.

    After cooking raw foods which were previously frozen, it is safe to freeze the cooked foods.

    You can freeze food again once cooked, but you’ll only be able to reheat it once after that

    Can pasta be stored at room temperature?

    • Dry, without eggs2 years
    • Dry, without eggs, opened1 year

    All forms at a glance

    FormFridgeFreezerPantry
    Dry, without eggs--2 years
    Dry, without eggs, opened3-4 days-1 year

    What the official sources say

    “Rice and dried pasta 2 years After cooking, 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator”

    Frequently asked questions

    How long does pasta last in the refrigerator?

    Dry, without eggs, opened: 3-4 days.

    Can you refreeze pasta?

    In the United States: Yes; In the United Kingdom: Only after cooking.

    Sources

    We always show the most cautious time among official sources. Last verified: October 1, 2026.