al dente
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Add the asparagus and let everything turn glossy for a few minutes, then toss with sweet snap peas, chives and al dente pasta.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
You want the rice to still have a subtle, slight bite, almost like an al dente noodle.
From Salon ● Feb. 14, 2025
Meanwhile, bring pasta water to a boil, and cook the orecchiette until it’s al dente.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
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.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 18, 2023
They resembled noodles that had been cooked al dente.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
