leaving spaghetti out?

Question

I made some spaghetti about 6:30-7 last night and forgot to put it up. I remembered it at 7 this morning. My kitchen is in a colder part of my house and it was covered. The broiler was pretty cold to the touch and so was the food. I put in the fridge. Is it any good or should i throw it away?

Thanks

Answer 1

I'd throw it out.

Answer 2

That totally depends on whether you are talking about cooked spaghetti noodles or spaghetti sauce or a combination of the two.

If you are just talking about the noodles, they should be fine. Just put a pot of water on stovetop and bring to a rapid boil. Rinse the noodles in a colander with warm water to separate; then toss in the noodles and let cook for a couple of minutes. The boiling water will kill any bacteria.

If you are talking about sauce (especially if it has meat in it, I'd toss it.

Answer 3

I think it would be fine, unless there was a sauce that had meat or something on it. Just the plain spaghetti would be okay I'd think.

Answer 4

Remember if in doubt throw it out. I wouldn't take a chance on eating it and getting sick. That's a long time to leave set out.:)

Answer 5

I would say throw it out too... its not worth the wondering.. Spaghetti is cheap.

Answer 6

not even worth saving, for the $1 you will spend on a brand new box of spaghetti...... why risk a food borne illness....

Answer 7

It has probably gone all chewy and dry in parts so I would just chuck it in the bin for that reason.

Answer 8

The pasta will be OK, meat sauce should go in the compost.

Answer 9

Sometimes food becomes moldy by mold spores! They are EVERYWHERE!!!!!! COOL HUH! Well, that mean it is probally not so bright to leave it out!

Answer 10

i am overly cautious so i would just toss it ...the way i look at it a few bucks tossed is worth not getting sick...but, most people i know would just eat it....