> ie pasta ins't very healthy unless cooked al dente, then it becomes much better for the body
That sounds absurd. I think you have been lied to.
Al dente pasta has a lower glycemic index than more cooked pasta (which logically makes sense), thus it can be better for you in that context.
Al dente pasta has a lower glycemic index than more cooked pasta (which logically makes sense), thus it can be better for you in that context.