{"id":13828,"date":"2022-05-05T23:46:32","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T23:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/?p=13828"},"modified":"2022-05-05T23:47:44","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T23:47:44","slug":"how-long-can-spaghetti-sit-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-long-can-spaghetti-sit-out\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Can Spaghetti Sit Out"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Can Spaghetti Last Sit Out?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaghetti is always a fan favorite. It\u2019s easy to prepare and fun to eat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, have you ever cooked spaghetti only to leave the pot on the counter or stovetop for hours? It\u2019s happened more times than I care to admit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I always thought that plain pasta could stay good for at least a couple of more days, if not more. Sadly, I was wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, I\u2019m going to tackle a common question: how long can spaghetti sit out? So, let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Store Spaghetti Noodles in your Prepper Pantry, Long term and Short term food storage 2020-21\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pipBNYXY930?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Store Spaghetti well as soon as you get it from the store and it will last longer after it has been cooked.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Can Spaghetti Sit Out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the USDA, cooked foods should remain at room temperature for no longer than two hours as long as room temperature is below 90\u2109. If it\u2019s any higher, or you live in a hot and humid climate, the food won\u2019t last more than 60 minutes outside the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This same rule applies to spaghetti as well, even if it\u2019s plain with no additives like sauce or meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I should mention that you won\u2019t get sick if you leave uncooked spaghetti out. Still, it\u2019d be best if you kept it stored in an airtight bag or container in your pantry to ensure it retains its texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-image-640\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-5-640x363.jpg\" alt=\"How Long Can Spaghetti Last at A Bbq\" class=\"wp-image-13827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-5-640x363.jpg 640w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-5-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-5-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-5-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-5-480x272.jpg 480w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-5-720x408.jpg 720w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-5-960x544.jpg 960w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-5-1168x662.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-5-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>How Long Can Spaghetti Last at A Bbq<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does Cooked Spaghetti Go Bad if It Sits Out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason is that the longer it stays out of the refrigerator, the higher the chance it develops various foodborne illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that, but cooked foods, including spaghetti, can harbor foodborne bacterial growth, such as <em>Bacillus cereus<\/em> and <em>Staphylococcus aureus<\/em>. Spores from these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/food-science\/food-pathogen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">food pathogens<\/a> germinate and spread quickly once the pasta starts to cool down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you have cooked spaghetti that&#8217;s been sitting at room temperature for over two hours, then it\u2019s time to throw it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people feel bad about throwing away food, and think if they reheat the spaghetti, it can kill the bacteria. Unfortunately, foodborne pathogens are heat-resistant, so reheating won\u2019t do you any good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, you might end up making it worse. Remember, spaghetti is a dense, starchy food. This makes it harder to eliminate the built-up toxins produced by the bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-image-720\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"720\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1-6-720x408.jpg\" alt=\"What Temperature Is Unsafe for Leftover Spaghetti\" class=\"wp-image-13824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1-6-720x408.jpg 720w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1-6-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1-6-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1-6-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1-6-480x272.jpg 480w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1-6-640x363.jpg 640w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1-6-960x544.jpg 960w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1-6-1168x662.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1-6-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption>What Temperature Is Unsafe for Leftover Spaghetti<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Danger Zone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We now know you can\u2019t let spaghetti sit out for longer than two hours. We also know that reheating it will only make things worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, it\u2019s time to talk about the <em>why<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What exactly happens in that pot of cooked spaghetti after two hours of sitting at room temperature that makes it so dangerous?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8334232d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p>Bacteria seem to love warm and damp areas, especially when temperatures range between 40\u2109 and 140\u2109. This is what the experts refer to as the \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/ask.usda.gov\/s\/article\/What-is-the-Danger-Zone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">danger zone<\/a>.\u2019<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Somehow, these airborne, single-celled organisms find their way to the spaghetti once it\u2019s cooled down. Yet, they\u2019re microscopic, so you have no way of knowing they\u2019re there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is when they begin to double in numbers, and the real damage starts. It\u2019s believed that foodborne bacteria can multiply every 20 minutes, which is quite impressive if you stop and think about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, impressive, or not, it still makes your food highly unsafe to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-image-720\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"720\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-6-720x408.jpg\" alt=\"Spaghetti Goes Off Faster In Summer\" class=\"wp-image-13825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-6-720x408.jpg 720w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-6-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-6-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-6-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-6-480x272.jpg 480w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-6-640x363.jpg 640w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-6-960x544.jpg 960w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-6-1168x662.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-6-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption>Spaghetti Goes Off Faster In Summer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does Spaghetti Spoil In Summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You might be wondering why summer, spaghetti spoils so quickly?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, of course, this is because there is warmer weather and more humid air that we&#8217;re having.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it turns out, if the ambient air or temperature of the room is over 90\u00b0F, then the standard two-hour food safety rule is much shorter &#8211; maybe just 60 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You ought to be cautious, especially if you&#8217;re having a party outside and you&#8217;re going to serve spaghetti. It&#8217;s possible that you&#8217;ll poison your guests without realizing it if you leave the spaghetti dish sitting in the hot sun or humid conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f5856f82\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>You May Also Be Interested In<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/can-you-freeze-pancake-batter\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13665\">Can You Freeze Pancake Batter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-long-does-cotija-cheese-last\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13650\">How Long Does Cotija Cheese Last<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Does Leftover Spaghetti Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaghetti that was cooked and leftover can be stored for later use, as long as you store the spaghetti in the correct way. The same is true for any pasta sauce that is leftover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you make homemade spaghetti from scratch, the only thing you must do is boil it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you are making the right pasta sauce, it can be very simple to store also. In fact, it is a good idea because It&#8217;s just as easy to make a big batch of yummy spaghetti and nice sauce as it is to make a small one. As a bonus, it can be used to store leftovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you really want to preserve it for a long time, you can put it in the fridge or freeze it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Long Does Leftover Spaghetti Last in Your Fridge?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Food safety rules plus the quality of pasta used will decide how long excess spaghetti may be safe to eat when it is kept in the fridge, but both of these things are important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While leftover spaghetti may taste good to some people, it could still be afflicted with bacteria. Same for the sauce or even <a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/egg-substitute-for-meatballs\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12723\">meatballs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The USDA recommends eating leftover food within three to a maximum of four days of cooking or putting them in the fridge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;If you follow this rule, there&#8217;s no need to worry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Long Can Spaghetti Sit out And Be Safe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13826,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[1054],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13828"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13828"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13828\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13835,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13828\/revisions\/13835"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13826"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13828"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13828"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13828"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}