Michael Chiarello: Great pasta is always prepared "'al dente"—firm, but not hard.
Michael Chiarello: Cook it about three-quarters thru.
Michael Chiarello: And then add it to your sauce, to cook it the rest of the way…
Michael Chiarello: This gives you the perfect al dente taste and texture every time.
Michael Chiarello: That's how I make it… just like mama taught me.
Announcer VO: And that's how Marie makes it—perfect pasta every time, Marie Callender's Pasta Al Dente.
Announcer VO: Marie Callender's Pasta Al Dente. It's how Marie Does Italian.
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"Cooking your pasta al dente is a must for authentic Italian meals."