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View synonyms for al dente

al dente

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

adjective

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

    spaghetti al dente.



al dente

/ al ˈdɛnte /

adjective

  1. (of a pasta dish) cooked so as to be firm when eaten
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of al dente1

1945–50; Italian: literally, to the tooth
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Word History and Origins

Origin of al dente1

literally: to the tooth
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Example Sentences

Meanwhile, low glycemic index carbs, such as parboiled rice and al dente pasta, that are more slowly absorbed and produce a smaller blood sugar spike are associated with decreased risk.

From Salon

Once it is just shy of al dente, drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.

Meanwhile, bring pasta water to a boil, and cook the orecchiette until it’s al dente.

As for the corn, I like to throw the kernels directly into the boiling water, letting them soften as the pasta becomes pleasingly al dente.

Cook, adding ¼ cup of the broth at a time, until the rice is al dente and loose but not soupy, another 8 to 10 minutes.

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