Al dente pasta

A guide to 'al dente' straight from Italy: what al dente means, exactly how to cook your pasta al dente, things you need to consider, and how to test for it.

“Al dente” is an internationally used Italian cooking term that may refer to cooked pasta or rice, or less commonly beans and even vegetables. It is used when the food is still hard but not firm, so that one can bite on the pasta or rice. “Al dente” literally means “to the tooth” or “to the bite”, meaning that the pasta needs to be chewed because of its firmness. But how to cook pasta al dente?

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Rich tomato sauce, stringy, gooey mozzarella cheese, and crumbly crispy beef combine with perfectly al dente pasta in this hearty, easy-baked rigatoni.

Al dente linguine noodles stirred into a creamy sauce of egg, cured Italian pork, Parmesan and Pecorino…

Rigatoni Alfredo is a quick and easy recipe. With a creamy alfredo sauce and chewy pasta the whole family will love this comfort food.

Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a warm and hearty al dente pasta dish in creamy sauce. It's easy, comforting and ready in 15 minutes! Try it and you will admit this is the best one pot pasta recipe out there!

Pasta al tonno combines oil-packed tuna, olives, and capers in a garlicky tomato sauce that's tossed with rigatoni and is so easy to make!

Looking for a tasty dinner idea? Try this flavorful Salmon Pasta recipe that's quick and easy to make! With tender salmon, al dente pasta, and a creamy sauce, it's a delicious meal the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is sure to impress. Treat yourself to a restaurant-quality meal at home with this delightful Salmon Pasta recipe. Enjoy the combination of savory salmon and pasta cooked perfectly together - it's simply irresistible.