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This practice spread to the rest of the country in the late 19th century, and the term al dente, or cooked “to the tooth,” appeared after World War I.

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

This practice spread to the rest of the country in the late 19th century, and the term al dente, or cooked “to the tooth,” appeared after World War I.

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

Pasta was cooked really al dente, that is Mario's style and the way I like it.

Live To Eat 2008

Italians like their pasta al dente, meaning firm to the bite.

How To Cook Italian Giuliano Hazan 2005

just make sure the noodles are al dente, meaning literally "to the tooth" or cooked just enough to still have a slightly firm bite.

CNN.com 2011

Meanwhile, put a pot of salted water on to boil and cook the spaghetti, draining when "al dente".

Cheryl Carlesimo: Pasta At Midnight Cheryl Carlesimo 2011

What is another term for that, perhaps something like, al dente?

�me encanta caldo de res! 2009

What is another term for that, perhaps something like, al dente?

�me encanta caldo de res! 2009

Then comes the moment to begin the wet-dry-stir-repeat vigil, adding white wine, waiting for the pot to go just about dry and then, ladleful by ladleful, adding warm broth and stirring until each successive addition disappears into the rice until it's creamy, but still slightly al dente.

A Not-Risotto by Any Other Name Dorie Greenspan 2011

Meanwhile, put a pot of salted water on to boil and cook the spaghetti, draining when "al dente".

Cheryl Carlesimo: Pasta At Midnight Cheryl Carlesimo 2011