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Posted by Kone
Spaghetti Ignorance July 23, 2017 04:06AM |
Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 828 |
Never having had any reason to think about it before now, I thought that dried spaghetti would last forever if unopened and sealed in another container. I unearthed a fine example of the aforementioned, that had been stored for emergencies on our boat - maybe 10 years, maybe longer. I decided to have Pasta a-la my Father last night which consists simply of onions cooked until they melt with loads of chopped bacon and a tin of tomatoes with a pinch of caraway seed. Very simple, very nice and very very nostalgic.
I opened the sealed packet of spaghetti and immediately noticed a strange smell. It certainly smelt a little odd, but looked as it should and I decided to experiment and cook it anyway. The house filled with an unappetising smell and being a mug for punishment I decided to taste a strand. Perfectly al dente for once. A nasty war of taste sensations unravelled around my tongue. Oh it was horrible. The doves, pukes, mynahs, sparrows, blackbirds, were gathering outside waiting for a feast and they were not disappointed. All I can say is they have no sense of smell or taste. There was no best by on the packet.
Fortunately I had another newer packet of spaghetti so we didn't go hungry last night.
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I opened the sealed packet of spaghetti and immediately noticed a strange smell. It certainly smelt a little odd, but looked as it should and I decided to experiment and cook it anyway. The house filled with an unappetising smell and being a mug for punishment I decided to taste a strand. Perfectly al dente for once. A nasty war of taste sensations unravelled around my tongue. Oh it was horrible. The doves, pukes, mynahs, sparrows, blackbirds, were gathering outside waiting for a feast and they were not disappointed. All I can say is they have no sense of smell or taste. There was no best by on the packet.
Fortunately I had another newer packet of spaghetti so we didn't go hungry last night.
[www.stilltasty.com]
Re: Spaghetti Ignorance July 23, 2017 09:59AM |
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Re: Spaghetti Ignorance July 23, 2017 01:48PM |
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10 years old ? Impressive experiment You must be brave - I would not even open it
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Re: Spaghetti Ignorance July 24, 2017 03:57AM |
Registered: 15 years ago Posts: 2,935 |
I restrict my carbs for a health reason and not from choice, so dried spaghetti will sit in my pantry for ages. Probably between visits from grandsons. Last week I threw out 2 packets when I wasn't prepared to ruin a rare treat of spaghetti bolognese. (I know, JR would probably roll his eyes) I cannot top the 10 year mark, though.
ps We ate the leftover bolognese sauce on toast.
ps We ate the leftover bolognese sauce on toast.
Re: Spaghetti Ignorance July 24, 2017 04:21AM |
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Re: Spaghetti Ignorance July 26, 2017 03:45AM |
Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 804 |
WOW yes 10 years is a long time to keep any food. Nothing lasts in my house for that long and I have clear outs frequently.
I would have assumed it was OK too and cooked it up. Maybe a bit of air got in somewhere?
Im very glad you had packet #2!
Dads pasta sounds great though.
My quick and easy go to is pasta, lemon juice, capers, chilli, bacon and of course onions/garlic.
Vanessa
I would have assumed it was OK too and cooked it up. Maybe a bit of air got in somewhere?
Im very glad you had packet #2!
Dads pasta sounds great though.
My quick and easy go to is pasta, lemon juice, capers, chilli, bacon and of course onions/garlic.
Vanessa
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