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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

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.

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