Does dried pasta ever go bad Jay. Jay, all your mom has to do is put the stuff into big Tupperware containers. I used to have non stop flour beetles, too, and thats what worked for me. Even the dog biscuits and bird seed go into Tupperware. Turkey Recipes Easy there. Check the Dollar Store for really cheap brand X Tupperware Dollar Bills, Dollar Tree, All For One, etc. Also garage sales, the Salvation Army and Goodwill thrift shops, etc. She doesnt necessarily have to dump the Bisquick or pasta out of its box into the Tupperware, which is messy and time consuming and destroys the recipes on the back of the box. She can just drop the whole box intact into the Tupperware, if its big enough. Or she can clip off the recipes and drop them in there with the loose Bisquick. She can also put smaller items, whole, into big Ziploc baggies, especially the ones they have now with the square bottom like a grocery bag, cant think of what those are called. Im sure the pasta would be safe to eat, but maybe not delicious. Ive cooked expired pasta a few times and it can taste stale. Open the box and smell it if it doesnt smell right, toss it. Like Pierino, I love buying different shapes and I do use them a lot, but sometimes not fast enough. Im trying to learn to not stock up so much when my favorite brand De. Cecco goes on sale. Cleaning the pantry ran across pasta with expired dates on the boxes. Read the When does unused pasta go bad discussion from the Chowhound General Discussion, Pasta food community. Join the discussion today. Does Dry Pasta Expire' title='Does Dry Pasta Expire' />Which expired foods are okay to eat Pasta Pasta is a dry good that is hard to spoilit has no. How Long Does Pasta Last How long does pasta last Dried pasta will last for 12 years beyond a best by date, whereas fresh pasta will last for 45 days beyond a best by date. The shelf life of pasta depends on a variety of factors, such as the best by date, the preparation method and how it was stored. The expiration date on a box of pasta is usually about one to two years, and although expiration dates tend to be conservative, its best to follow them. Dry pasta is unlikely to grow mold or bacteria the way fresh pasta would, but it does lose its flavor as it ages. Does dried pasta ever go bad General Questions. The oils in pasta do get oxidized if you let it sit too many years. This can give the noodles an off flavor. A Dry Pasta Primer. Do Uncooked Noodles Ever Go Bad How Long Can You Keep Dry Food How Long After the Expiration Date Can You Use Canned VegetablesDoes pasta go bad Of course the place where dried pasta is stored should be dry. If moisture reaches dried noodles, theyll get moldy within a few days.