al dente

[al den-tey, -tee, ahl den-te] / æl ˈdɛn teɪ, -ti, ɑl ˈdɛn tɛ /

ADJECTIVE

of a firmer texture when cooked

Synonyms

WEAK

firm medium

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Lightly salt and add the pasta, stir to separate and cook according to the package instructions, until al dente.

From Washington Post

Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions, until al dente.

From Washington Post

It makes no difference to the pasta’s ability to retain a proper al dente bite.

From New York Times

Meanwhile, boil water in a large pot and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

From Salon

Bring a medium pot filled with lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook the pasta according to package instructions, or until al dente.

From Washington Post