The pasta was cooked al dente, with a slightly firm texture.

Meaning: The pasta was cooked to a slightly firm texture, which is how it is traditionally served in Italy.

Choice of Words: Al dente is an Italian term used to describe pasta that is cooked to a slightly firm texture. Texture means the way something feels when you touch it. This sentence describes the way the pasta felt when it was eaten.

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