Food Storage Checklist #11 (pasta)

To Do:

• Read more about pasta below.
• Try making your own pasta.
• Update your 3-month supply.

To Purchase:

• 25 lbs of pasta
• 5 lbs of salt
• a few extra bottles of shampoo and conditioner
• something from your 3-month supply. 

Spaghetti or Macaroni:

• Uses – As a main course, in casseroles, in soups.
• Types – You can store any type of pasta you like to use, the main ones sold in bulk are macaroni and spaghetti so they are convenient for long-term storage, but stores like Smith's often sell 12-16 oz packages of various types of pasta for $0.49. 
• Storage – If unopened, optimum shelf life is 8-10 years. If opened will last about 2 years. If you buy it in plastic bags it is recommended that you transfer your pasta to airtight plastic containers.