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
Their handmade al dente noodles are perfect — they overnight them from Italy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2025
You want the rice to still have a subtle, slight bite, almost like an al dente noodle.
From Salon ● Feb. 14, 2025
Once it is just shy of al dente, drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2024
They resembled noodles that had been cooked al dente.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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