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al dente

adjective as in of a firmer texture when cooked

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This is key for keeping your PB&J al dente all day, an improved sandwich structure for zero sogginess and better pocket durability for the inevitable yard sale.

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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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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