If you already own a KitchenAid stand mixer, this attachment set is an easy answer for homemade pasta. This set makes your stand mixer extremely versatile: Use the mixer to whip up the homemade pasta dough and then use the pasta attachments to roll the dough thin and cut it into noodles. The set comes with a 6-inch roller that produces flat sheets of pasta that can be used to make lasagna, or you can cut or form the sheets into other shapes by hand.
It also comes with two cutters for slicing the dough into strips of spaghetti or fettuccine. Cutters for other shapes, including a ravioli attachment, are available separately. Attaching the roller and cutters to the stand mixer is more difficult than using a traditional, hand-cranked pasta maker, but you'll gain the flexibility of having both hands free to feed the pasta with one hand and catch with the other while the mixer's motor does all the cranking for you.
Our tester was pleased with how quick and easy it was to use this pasta maker, especially compared with a hand-crank process. In fact, it was so fast that she had some trouble keeping up with the cutters as they churned out piles of noodles.
Material: Stainless Steel Dimensions: 9. When creating fresh pasta dough, it's important to use the right type of flour. When making a heartier sauce, such as a Bolognese, I lean towards using semolina flour. This type of flour is higher in gluten, tends to hold its shape, and has a heartier, rougher texture that helps sauces cling better to the noodles. If you want homemade pasta with minimal effort, this electric model is the way to go.
All you have to do is measure the flour and water for either a single or double batch of pasta, throw the ingredients into the machine, and watch while it takes over. It automatically mixes and kneads the dough and extrudes it through one of the included dies to make your choice of spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, or tube-shaped penne. Our product tester gave this pasta maker a glowing review for its simple and speedy operation.
The included plastic scraper makes cutting the pasta into your desired length as it comes out of the machine fun and easy. Plus, the whole process only takes about 10 to 15 minutes. An LED display counts down the time and the machine will automatically shut off after each batch of pasta.
The machine comes with measuring cups for dry and liquid ingredients, a recipe book, and cleaning tools. Even better, all of the accessories and detachable parts are dishwasher safe, unlike manual steel machines. On the downside, the machine is bulky and heavy, but it features a built-in storage drawer for the dies and other accessories and you can purchase additional dies to make even more pasta shapes.
Material: Plastic Outer Dimensions: If you aren't ready to invest in a pricey pasta maker, we recommend the budget-friendly OxGord pasta maker as it packs plenty of value. It's affordable, easy to use, and simple to clean, making it a great entry point for homemade pasta. Made from stainless steel, this manual machine comes with three roller and blade attachments that let you create flat sheets of pasta in nine different thicknesses, as well as fettuccine and spaghetti.
The wooden handle can be removed for easier storage. Our reviewer, in her tests, found that the fettuccine and linguine cutters produced neatly cut strips, though she noted that some of the strands of spaghetti stuck together. Material: Stainless Steel Dimensions: 6.
The included cutters make spaghetti, fettuccine , angel hair, lasagnette which is ribbon pasta, or slightly thinner lasagna , and ravioli. Plus, the design is user-friendly and our tester reported delicious results with all the cutters.
Material: Chrome Steel Dimensions: 8 x 7. This traditional, made-in-Italy manual pasta press clamps to the edge of a counter or tabletop. As you feed narrow rolls of pasta dough through the funnel-shaped hopper made of anodized aluminum , you turn the long crank handle with the other hand and the pasta is pushed through one of the five included solid brass dies to form several different shapes.
It can produce round or square spaghetti, twisted casarecce, or tube-shaped maccheroni and bucatini. Although the press is not dishwasher safe, it can be disassembled, and the parts, unlike stainless-steel cutter attachments, can be hand washed with dish soap and water. The press is smaller and lighter than most hand-crank machines, and the handle is detachable for easier storage. If your ravioli falls apart in the pot while cooking, Clark suggests a deep skillet instead because it doesn't allow the ravioli roll around and break apart.
When using this method, add as much water as possible to the skillet and season with salt. Bring the water to a rapid boil, reduce slightly to a gentle rolling boil, add your ravioli, and cook until the pasta is al dente.
Pasta needs lots of room and water to cook correctly. Spiralizers are used to cut produce into long pasta-like strands.
They're a great gadget for anyone who is trying to eat more vegetables or can't eat regular pasta for dietary reasons. While soft produce, like tomatoes, can't be turned into pasta, there's plenty that can. Zucchini noodles , sometimes called zoodles, are probably the most popular veggie pasta, but you can also spiralize carrots, cucumbers, or even potatoes to make curly or shoe-string style french fries.
The OXO tabletop spiralizer includes three cutting blades to create thin spaghetti, thicker fettuccine, and wide ribbon "noodles. A large suction cup on the bottom of the stabilizer grips countertops and provides extra support while turning the crank. Unsurprisingly, KitchenAid is a strong choice in this category. Lello markets their pasta maker as being one of the fastest options out there, but their reviews are a bit mixed.
Marcato Atlas is a well-regarded Italian brand for pasta makers. Customers are routinely happy with their products. Customers commonly mention how much easier it is to make pasta with their Phillips machine than they expected, or than it was with past pasta makers they had.
This is another brand that reviews make clear you can count on. Happy customers say it works great and is easy to use. Those with complaints mostly brought up the difficulty cleaning it and complained the pasta it produces was sub-par. While the cost is right, the reviews suggest you may not be fully satisfied with this one. If you love food, the perfect pasta dish is one of the best things life can bring.
Being able to create perfect pasta in your own home is hard to underestimate. If you love homemade pasta and are ready to make crafting those delicious noodles a more regular part of your life, the right pasta maker will be well worth the cost.
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Toggle navigation Learn Call Call Kristen Hicks on July 7, 1 Comment. Table of Contents. Should You Buy a Pasta Maker? About Our Team Kristen Hicks is a copywriter and lifelong learner that turns her curiosity toward exploring a number of interesting and educational subjects for CompactAppliance. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Pasta makers will roll your pasta dough into long sheets suitable for layering straight into a lasagne or cutting into fettuccini and tagliolini for pairing with your favourite sauce.
They have different settings, usually six, which will roll thinner and thinner pasta with every gear. Planning to upgrade your kitchen equipment or find some Christmas gifts? Check out our Black Friday kitchen appliance deals page for all the latest offers:. Classic in style with its chrome steel finish, this Marcato looks exactly how you would expect an Italian pasta machine to look. The machine arrives with its pasta cutter accessory pre-attached; easily removed by lifting upwards.
We tested its three functions for making lasagne, fettuccine and tagliolini, first feeding the dough through its rollers whilst winding the removable handle. The process was smooth, with the machine producing silky, unpuckered pasta through its non-stick rollers. Usefully you can use one hand to change levels whilst the other holds the pasta. Once rolled, it was as easy to re-attach and wind the attachment which cuts beautifully sized fettuccine and tagliolini. The Imperia pasta machine is another classic player in pasta making, also made in Italy.
We liked the wooden handle, which was smooth to wind and although the mechanism was a little stiff when changing the roller settings, it would loosen with use. Another weighty machine, there was zero movement thanks also to the addition of its clamp.
With a dusting of flour we found the dough smooth and easy to roll through — but would not recommend using without. Again we were left with really high quality fresh lasagne sheets, tagliatelle and tagliolini. The kit contains a pasta wheel cutter which would double up for cutting pastry.
The farfalle rolling cutter slices pasta into perfect 3. The round and square ravioli presses could also be used as small cookie cutters. We loved the concept of this Marcato-made ravioli tablet, made from anodized aluminium and large stamp lid that guide you in making small but perfectly formed ravioli every time.
Dust the under-tray with flour and gently press your pasta into the holes, filling each as you go before layering another pasta sheet on top. Then press down with the stamp, aligning its corners using its handles. Wondering how to make your own ravioli?
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