A2NounFeminine
la cottura
cooking / cooking time
/kot-TOO-rah/
Plural: cotture
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What does ‘cottura’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Il tempo di cottura della pasta varia secondo il tipo.
The cooking time for pasta varies according to the type.
Una cottura lenta esalta i sapori della carne.
A slow cooking process enhances the flavours of the meat.
About This Word
'Al dente' — the ideal pasta 'cottura' — literally 'to the tooth', meaning firm when bitten.
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