Anyone have a pasta machine?

[msdznyduck]

Just found one on clearance at Macys.......reg $269 for $79.99 and an additional 20% off made it $67 and change. I had wanted one a while ago, but the price was too much. Can't wait to make pasta tonight for dinner. Anyone have pros or cons., or hints?
Thanks

 

[ILOVEPOOH1]

I have the pasta making attachment for my Kitchenaid. I love it, and my Italian DH loves fresh pasta. The only thing I ever have trouble with, is seperating the spag. strands to let them dry a bit...they always tend to stick together. Maybe my receipe.

 

[erikalk]

I love mine. I've had it for years. I use an all egg recipe. It's 1 egg to aprox 1 cup of flour (special measuring cup came with maker). I can usually have fresh pasta just under an hour from when I start. I sometimes add black pepper and make black pepper linguine. Very tasty.

Have fun with your new 'toy'.

 

[msdznyduck]

Mmmmmmmm.....made linguine tonight with fresh tomato sauce (nothing like Jersey tomatoes). Came out really good, except I had to make 2 batches for the 4 of us (with some for lunch tomorrow) and the pot wasn't big enough to cook it in, so water was a little too starchy. Will use bigger pot with more water next time.
Very good though, and am looking forward to making different kinds.

 

[poohkinandpiglet]

I have one too. I love it but I haven't used it since we moved into our new house (Uh, that was a year ago).

 

[idofabric]

Don't play with it to much, it will get tough.



The DOUGH that is! What did you think I meant?
I have a machine, but use it for poly clay. I have allways made my noodles /pasta like Gr.Pa taught me, flour with an egg in the middle and knee it well. Rest, cut and dry a little, cook to taste.

Have fun playing with it....
the Machine!

 

[Mickey527]

I bought one at a tag sale for $1.00 that I intended to use for polymer clay. I watch Carol Duvall and they do alot with clay.
Of course now that I have my pasta/clay maker Carol's show has been cancelled.
And this machine didn't come with directions so I guess I can't make pasta either. Oh well, I will save it for my next tag sale. Hope I can get my $1.00 back. Peggie

 

[Rebecca12345]

Peggie - Have you checked online with your pasta maker manufacturer? sometimes they have catalogs online that are the same as the ones that come with the product when you buy it.

 

[clh2]

Can it be used to roll out cookie dough - like the kind for cut-out cookies?

Thanks much

 

[mtblujeans]

Originally posted by Mickey527
I bought one at a tag sale for $1.00 that I intended to use for polymer clay. I watch Carol Duvall and they do alot with clay.
Of course now that I have my pasta/clay maker Carol's show has been cancelled.
And this machine didn't come with directions so I guess I can't make pasta either. Oh well, I will save it for my next tag sale. Hope I can get my $1.00 back. Peggie

I asked for a little metal pasta maker for Christmas and I still have not used it yet. What type of machine do you have? Maybe someone has one like it and can send you a copy of the instructions.