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

Examples of al dente in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cook noodles according to package directions until just al dente. —

Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024 Cook pasta according to package instructions to al dente. —

Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024 Cook according to the package directions (al dente), about 8 minutes. —

Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Cook pasta: Prepare pasta in a large stockpot according to package directions for al dente. —

Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2023 Add the bucatini to the boiling water; reduce the heat to medium-high and cook according to the package directions (for al dente). —

Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 When the rice is al dente, add the last 2 tablespoons of butter, the Parmesan, mascarpone cheese and fresh parsley. —

Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024 Cook penne according to package directions for al dente. —

Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024 Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions, until al dente. —

Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023

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