I think you guys agree, because I (mostly) agree with both of you. You cook the pasta al dente on purpose, to avoid mushiness with the sauce later. But the fin

I think you guys agree, because I (mostly) agree with both of you. You cook the pasta al dente on purpose, to avoid mushiness with the sauce later. But the finished product isn't al dente--it was a temporary state. I didn't realize anyone preferred the texture and would preserve it, but that makes sense.