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Perfectly cooked pasta is called "al dente," which in Italian means "to the tooth." Al dente pasta is cooked just enough to retain a firm texture while being fully pliable.
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FurryLoo said
on 11/18/2008 Ah yes, I too throw my pasta up to the ceiling. My husband taught me this and it has never failed us.
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on 11/22/2005 Remove a piece of pasta with a fork. Throw it up to the ceiling (be careful it may fall onto your head). If it sticks, the pasta is ready. Eat the rest! This also gives a nice decoration to your kitchen. ;-)