Getting the better half a past maker this year for Christmas. I was thinking Kitchen Aid mixer with the attachments, but I’m sure there are other options out there? Looking to keep it under $400.
We have a Kitchen Aid mixer, a d my wife bought the pasta attachment, Don’t think we have ever used it. In the past I just ueeed the good old hand crank machine, something like the Marcato Atlas.
Do you want something kind of old school where you really get your hands involved, or something more automated?
I have a Phillips (link below) that is pretty good, at only around $150.
I also have a more traditional roller that you can get for around $50 or less and then add attachments. This is the kind that clamps to the counter and then you actually roll it yourself. You’d mix the pasts dough by hand.
Depends on how much of a mess you want to make.
I also have a more traditional roller that you can get for around $50 or less and then add attachments. This is the kind that clamps to the counter and then you actually roll it yourself. You’d mix the pasts dough by hand.
Depends on how much of a mess you want to make.
I skip the mess - use a mini chopper/food processor to make the dough. Quick and easy, and no need to make a well on the counter.
Get this one, then make your pasta in a bowl (easier than breaking a well on your counter).
In the past I just ueeed the good old hand crank machine, something like the Marcato Atlas.
Nice Italian hand crank makers are really nice and will last decades.
I was looking at pasta makers just this morning, and I already have a big old Kitchen Aid. I’m still having an issue justifying $200 for the pasta maker!
We also have the KitchenAid, so we recently splurged on the pasta maker (used some coupons for BB&B to reduce the cost). Only used it once so far, but it was really easy to use and everyone enjoyed the results.
We went for the 3 piece (roller, spaghetti, fettuccini) kit. I was impressed at the quality of the kit, no cheap plastic visible.
Daughter will be home from college soon, so I am sure it will get more use in the next month.
I have made pasta for a couple of years now and have tried it three different ways.
Rolling pin - you can do it but it is a hassle.
Hand crank - works fine but can be hard to manage solo.
KitchenAide attachment - works well and can be managed solo
We already had the stand mixer, and the attachment was given to me as a gift. I am not sure I would buy the mixer just for the pasta attachment. If it’ll get used in other ways (ours is used a lot), go for it.
The hand cranks work fine, but they are a pain in the ass to deal with solo.
Matt
Get this one, then make your pasta in a bowl (easier than breaking a well on your counter).
https://www.amazon.com/...2518347092&psc=1
This. Pasta dough is much easier than bread dough to make. The machine takes care a lot of the kneading. Also agree with using a bowl plus a danish dough whisk.
We have the kitchenaide attachment and the hand crank, I’ll take the hand crank every day and twice on sunday.
a general note, when you are rolling your noodles, more semolina flour is never going to hurt, but not enough will f you in the a.
I have a Kenwood with the pasta attachments. It’s made under license by DeLonghi in the US. The motor is a lot more powerful than what the Kitchenaide has to offer. Very well built, the only issue I have is needing to order some of the attachments directly from Great Britain.
I wonder how much pasta you have to make before this thing pays for itself…
You never will once you factor in ingredients, but the pasta is as good as it gets.
I use my kitchenaid with pasta attachment regularly. It’s easy to use.
It works great once you find a good pasta dough recipe and adjust accordingly. I always have to at a little moisture/water like 1-3 tablespoons.
I’d only get this setup if you need the mixer too. I’d probably get hand crank one otherwise, especially if you aren’t going to be using it regularly.
I saw that one. The price turned me off because I figured a quality pasta makers was probably much more expensive, but if you guys recommend, I thought that one looked great too.