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al dente

[ al den-tey, -tee; Italian ahl den-te ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

(especially of pasta) cooked so as not to be too soft; firm to the bite:
spaghetti al dente.

al dente

/ al ˈdɛnte /

1945–50; Italian: literally, to the tooth

literally: to the tooth

Cook for 6-8 minutes; you want them al-dente, because they'll keep cooking in the hot soup.

Add the spaghetti and cook for eight minutes, testing it regularly toward the end to ensure it remains al dente.

The rich, tangy sauce is a perfect foil for the tender green stalks, which should be cooked until just al dente.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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