al dente
adjective
al den·te
äl-ˈden-(ˌ)tā 
al-
: cooked just enough to retain a somewhat firm texture
al dente pasta
al dente
adverb
pasta cooked al dente
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Cook pasta: Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente, adding remaining 2 tablespoons kosher salt to water.
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Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Bake flesh-side up at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30–40 minutes, or until the flesh is tender enough to scrape with a fork, producing al dente (or softer) spaghetti-like strands.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
Add pasta, and cook until 1 minute short of al dente, about 5 minutes.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
The result is an incredibly tasty pasta with a perfectly al dente texture that absorbs sauce supremely well.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Bake flesh-side up at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30–40 minutes, or until the flesh is tender enough to scrape with a fork, producing al dente (or softer) spaghetti-like strands.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
Add pasta, and cook until 1 minute short of al dente, about 5 minutes.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
The result is an incredibly tasty pasta with a perfectly al dente texture that absorbs sauce supremely well.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Al dente.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/al%20dente. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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