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Pasta cooked al dente should have what kind of texture?

Retry Correct Incorrect Cooking pasta al dente means cooking it until it is firm to the bite. This is achieved by boiling the pasta for slightly fewer minutes than the package instructions. Al dente pasta is perfect for sauces that cling to the pasta.

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Pasta cooked al dente should have what kind of texture?

• Crispy and crunchy
• Dry and grainy
• Soft and moist
• Firm and tender