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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The best roasted spaghetti squash is al dente, or firm-yet-tender. —

Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024 Add the pasta, reduce heat to medium, and cook to al dente according to package instructions, stirring occasionally. —

Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024 Cook pasta: Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente, adding remaining 2 tablespoons kosher salt to water. —

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 See all Example Sentences for al dente