Scabs in the recipient area will typically fall off within seven to 14 days. At just a week after your surgery, you are still in the normal time frame for scabs to fall off. Additional shedding is possible for up to eight weeks. Both areas will continue to heal with virtually no scarring.
Cooked, refrigerated pasta is easily reheated by dropping it in boiling water for several seconds. Cooked pasta can also be frozen for up to 2 weeks. The pasta should be slightly cooled first and tossed with a bit of cooking or olive oil and placed into airtight freezer bags or containers.
Save money and time by making several pasta sauces before the holidays, freeze them and defrost them, as needed, for entertaining over the busy holiday season. You can make Italian pasta sauces with or without meat ahead of time and keep them in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for many months. Pasta cooks quickly. Toss it with one of these great sauces, below, and you have a quick delicious meal your guests are sure to appreciate.