We always seem to havetomato sauce on hand.But it's important to know how longpasta sauce lasts in the refrigerator.Unopened jars of pasta sauce shouldbe stored at room temperaturein a cupboard or pantry.Once open, however, they should beused quickly to avoid spoilage bacteria.Use store-bought tomato saucewithin five to seven days of opening.Aside from mold, there are no other visiblesigns that tomato sauce is past its peak.Always reheat sauce to 145°Fbefore using it to kill any bacteriathat is a result of mild spoilage
