al dente

adjective

al den·te äl-ˈden-(ˌ)tā

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: 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 The edamame dumplings were simple, steamed dumplings, filled to the brim with buttery, nutty, al dente edamame. —

Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2024 The grains of rice should be al dente, not mushy, and the mixture should be creamy. —

Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024 Cook until al dente, according to the package instructions. —

Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024 At nearby Da Laura, an Italian trattoria, the decor is eclectic (flamingo pink walls, verdant plant ceiling, mismatched chairs) and the housemade pasta is perfectly al dente. —

Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for al dente

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