Question

what is the meaning of the foreign expression in bold? christine prefers to cook pasta until it becomes soft all the way through, rather than al dente as the package recommends. stiff and unyielding dense and uncooked well cooked and squishy cooked but still firm

Explanation:

"Al dente" is an Italian term used in cooking, especially for pasta. It means the pasta is cooked but still firm to the bite, not overly soft or mushy.

Answer:

cooked but still firm