Definition: In the culinary arts, the expression al dente refers to the degree of doneness of properly cooked pasta.
The term al dente comes from an Italian phrase which translates as "to the tooth." When cooked al dente, pasta should be tender but still firm to the bite.
The term al dente comes from an Italian phrase which translates as "to the tooth." When cooked al dente, pasta should be tender but still firm to the bite.
Pronunciation: al-DEN-tay
