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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Continue adding stock as needed, stirring frequently, and cook for another 9 minutes or until the rice is al dente and the vegetables are tender.
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Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Cook macaroni in salted water until the noodles are al dente.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 12 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
The soft color, the al dente snap, the grassy taste.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Cook macaroni in salted water until the noodles are al dente.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 12 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
The soft color, the al dente snap, the grassy taste.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for al dente
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“Al dente.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/al%20dente. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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