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Steams to Perfection

Marie Callender's® Pasta Al Dente meals cook in our unique steamer tray to create the perfect al dente texture.

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."

— Michael Chiarello
Award-Winning Chef