KitchenAid KPRA Stand Mixer Attachment, Pasta Roller Review

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(More customer reviews)I ran one ball of dough through the machine and I was done. No metal shavings, no grease, no discolored parts. I have only had my machine for 5 years now. Many of the reviews citing problems with this device are older than that, so perhaps the manufacturer listened to the complaints of those who purchased their machines longer ago and who had problems. A success story for quality control and buyer feedback??
A couple of tips. I thought that a low speed setting for the mixer would be most appropriate. Bad idea. I find that the best speed settings for the roller and slicing attachments are 3 or 4. If you go slower, you get a less regular texture. Too much quicker and the dough tears.
Not documented in the booklet that comes with the device is that you can widen the rollers a bit extra if you go clockwise a bit past 1. This is where I start my rolling. I usually put the ball of dough through this setting 2-3 times, folding it in half before each re-roll.
I then narrow the rollers 2 notches for each subsequent rolling until the desired thickness is achieved. I use the following settings for different types of pasta:
Ravioli - 4
Linguini - 6
Fetuccini - 5
'Broken Noodles' - 5
You can go thinner for things like angel hair pasta, but I usually prefer heartier pastas which Tuscan-inspired sauces.
Take note - if you are making pasta for a group larger than 3-4, or are otherwise not planning on taking it directly from the roller to boiling water, you will need a good pasta rack/dryer unless you have acres of counter space. If you attempt to accumulate your pasta in a 'pile' before cooking, you get a big blob of pasta-ish dough and you will need to completely re-roll it. Laying the pasta in a flat, single layer, is an option but I do not have that much counter space. I therefore use a pasta dryer to hang the pasta for a few minutes to a couple of hours until I am ready to boil it.
Updated June 3, 2009 - We have been using this now for just shy of 5 years and it still works very well. The device has been easy to maintain, there has been no build up of gunk even though you cannot wash it in soap and water, and the rollers are still spinning evenly despite semi-regular use.
Updated June 2010 - Still going strong!

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A great accessory for your KitchenAid stand mixer. This set features a roller to knead and roll your pasta, a fettuccine cutter, and a spaghetti cutter. Each is easy to install and easy to remove for cleaning with the including cleaning brush. Fits all KitchenAid stand mixers, not shown.Model KPRA.

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KitchenAid KPEX Pasta Excellence Set Attachment Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)For regular pasta, this set is a dream. The ravioli maker, though, is a total piece of junk. Different friends and I have attempted to make ravioli with it on four different occasions. It shreds the dough and wastes all the fillings. After I bought it, I went back to read the reviews and there were dozens of reviews attesting to the same problem, not a positive review among them for the ravioli maker. Wonder what happened to all those negative reviews?
For rolling out and cutting flat pasta, this is a great set. But, unless you need another door stop, don't order the set that includes the ravioli maker.

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Lasagna, spaghetti, fettucini, thick egg noodles, angel hair pasta, ravioli--you can make it all with this pasta specialty kit.Prepare fresh pasta dough sheets with the included pasta sheet roller and feed them into the cutters of your choice, or fill the ravioli maker with cheese, spinach or meat filling and form wide pockets of fresh ravioli.Includes Pasta Sheet Roller and Cutter Set (KPRA), Pasta Cutter Companion Set (KPCA), and Ravioli Maker (KRAV) attachments. Includes 1 year Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty through KitchenAid.

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CucinaPro 177 CucinaPro Pasta Fresh Review

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(More customer reviews)I was quite pleased to see that this unit came with much more than advertised. It contains cutters for various types of pasta, along with attachments for different thickness of pasta, as well as a ravioli press! Not sure I would purchase for professional daily use - but this is certainly robust enough for occaisional personal use. I had no problems at all and it worked perhaps better than advertised.

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Features Chromed steel with stainless rollers and cuttersMakes Spaghetti and Fettuccini

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KitchenAid Pasta Roller and Fettuccini Cutter Attachment Review

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(More customer reviews)and am just waiting to cook the noodles for dinner. While I have the KPEX set, this fettuccine cutter is one of the cutters in the set and it worked perfectly! I had never made pasta with my KitchenAid and this was the very first stab at it. I just got my new toys 2 days ago. It took me MAYBE an hour to mix the dough (semolina) roll and cut. It may have been even less time because I wasn't timing myself, but there's no doubt it will be faster on the next go around because I was reading the wrong recipe from the book, ARGGGGGGGH! and had to spend more time fixing my error....but once the dough was the correct recipe, everything was a BREEZE. Easy, easy, easy. I can't wait to taste it. Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo for dinner! Mmmmmmmm.
The rolling of the dough is FUN. The cutting of the dough was FAST. The one thing I think I did wrong was I had floured and folded my sheets and let them sit while I rolled the entire batch of dough and 2 of the sheets stuck together and it was difficult getting them apart....but I DID. Just make sure to use plenty of flour on your sheets or roll, cut, roll, cut....which I think would be a pain because you would have to change attachments every 5 seconds. The next time I do this I will probably cut my sheets to the length I need (instead of folding), flour and stack the cut sheets until I cut them. OR, if you have the room, just lay all the rolled sheets out flat and do not fold them or stack them.
I LOVE these attachments! I've had my KA mixer for 15 years and these have got to be my favorite attachments. If you're thinking about this set, don't hesitate. I highly recommend them! I bought my KPEX set (which is the roller, ALL the pasta cutters AND the ravioli maker) from an online kitchen supply place for $45.00 less than KA or any other place is selling it for. Amazon doesn't sell that set. Google "Katom" and you'll find the complete set, if you're interested. :) Happy pasta making!

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Marcato V192 Ampia 150 Wellness Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this pasta maker based on feedback from this and similar web sites. As always, the quality of the pasta depends on the quality of the dough - and that takes some practice. Once I had a good recipe and decent results rolling out by hand, the addition of this machine made life great!
Despite the jokes about Fiats and other Italian machinery - this machine is world class. It is heavy, solid and built to tight tolerances. You need to cut your pasta to fit and it's nice to have another set of hands, but once you get used to it the results are amazing!
I also got the ravioli attachment which is awesome. This machine will last forever if you care for it (do not immerse!) and makes a super fresh pasta dinner in less than an hour. My Sicilian mother (rest in peace) would be jealous!

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The Wellness line refers to their internationally patented rollers and cutters which are in light alloy and do not release any metallic residue of any kind. The pasta product made with these machines is totally pure. The pasta maker is all one piece- it does not have a removable double cutter. Three year waranty. Made In Italy

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KitchenAid KPRA Pasta Roller Attachment for Stand Mixers Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had every kind of pasta roller - the chrome manual kind, the one that does everything (mixes, extrudes) and now this. I LOVE it. I love having my hands free to hold the dough going in and coming out and not having the manual roller shift all over the place. I am amazed how thin I can make the dough - tissue paper-thin. My only complaint, and I make it for the sake of completeness, is the fact that it took SEVERAL batches of dough (the first of which I was willing to sacrifice) to "clean" it out. I noticed what looked like metallic deposits all over my dough, especially on the edges. This was very distressing to me. I tried wiping the roller with a towel (for about an hour), I tried rubbing it with olive oil and I tried dusting it with flour, all of which helped, but it was ridiculous how much time I had to spend and how many batches of dough I had to waste (about four)! Overall, however, I am very pleased, but I think they should include in the instructions a statement to the effect that you should expect to see the deposits and how to clean it, or they should make sure it's cleaner before sending it out!

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We're sure you'll agree, the flavor and texture of boxed pasta pales in comparison to fresh homemade pasta. But who has the time and energy for cranking dough through a manual machine? Fortunately that workhorse of the kitchen, your KitchenAid stand mixer is happy to do the work with this attachment. Make egg noodles, lasagna, tortellini, fettuccine, and angel hair pasta. Add herbs and seasonings to compliment any recipe.

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KitchenAid KPSA Stand-Mixer Pasta-Roller Attachment Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this item because the original roller attachment from the three-piece set I received over three years ago finally broke. Please bear in mind that I make more pasta than 99% of those who will buy this machine - usually FOUR dozens eggs worth per session (every month or so) - I did not hesitate to buy another.
It works perfectly! It also seems that they have made some changes since the last model. The copper scraper-plates where the dough is extracted have been changed to plastic (this actually is a GOOD thing, as little bits of copper will not get into your noodles if they break off). Also I have heard that they changed the gears from plastic to metal (another plus for durability if it is true).
My last model was on its way out for a LONG time (you could hear it), and when I used this one I had realized how quiet it used to be when working!

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Designed for use with KitchenAid stand mixers (sold separately), this pasta-roller attachment offers a fun and authentic way to enjoy traditional Italian cuisine at home. The metal unit attaches easily to the mixer's hub, and its multi-height function allows for creating thick or thin sheets of pasta as desired. Furthermore, its efficient rollers turn out 6-inch sheets of pasta--perfectly sized for feeding into KitchenAid pasta cutters and ravioli makers (sold separately) to create fresh lasagna noodles, fettuccini, linguine, and other delicious appetizers and main dishes. Alternately, roll the full-size sheets with spinach, ricotta cheese, and prosciutto to create mouthwatering cannelloni that tastes straight from the hills of Tuscany. The hand-washable pasta-roller attachment measures approximately 3-1/2 by 9-3/5 by 2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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KitchenAid KPEXTA Stand-Mixer Pasta-Extruder Attachment Review

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(More customer reviews)I got the opportunity to test this attachment out for KitchenAid and I learned a lot from the experience. This attachment makes pasta making relatively easy and is well built, (made in Italy). I found making pasta to be, while challenging at first, pretty straightforward. My first impression when I received the attachment how well built it is. The pasta press, (another name for this attachment), has six different plates for making pasta. (The plates are, Spaghetti, Rigatoni, Fusilli, Bucatini and two different sizes of Macaroni). The plates come apart for cleaning, (something I learned when cleaning it after one of my times making pasta). There is also a cleaning brush, multi-tool for pushing and taking apart the pasta press at the bottom, a case for the plates (stores the other five plates, while one plate is installed in the pasta press), and the instructions.
The Pasta Press is made of heavy duty plastic and comes apart easily for cleaning (except when you have pasta that you just made, and that's where the wrench comes in). The working parts consist of:
1). The Press Plate, which the pasta dough presses through with the help of the mixer,
2). The auger, which feeds the dough to the pasta plate, and is driven by the mixer hub. This attaches to the drive with a key at the end of the auger shaft.,
3). The cutter, which cuts the pasta off at the desired length.,
4). The housing, which houses the operating parts., and:
5). All the hub parts to drive the whole operation.
All the parts are of pretty high quality, though the pusher is not as good as I would like it to be. Sometimes the dough backs up out of the press and you have to push it back down. I would also like the pusher to be made out of wood, rather than plastic like it is now. I understand that KA needs to make money by cutting costs, but I would like to see less plastic used. The parts are pretty high quality now, though.
THE OPERATION:
The press operates by forcing pasta dough into different shapes, (it's an extruder, but KA calls it the pasta press, but they are the same thing.) The shapes are tube type for the most part, (except for the Fusilli), and there's not an option for flat pasta with this attachment. I would like to see different shapes other than truly tube shapes. I would like to see shells and other cool shapes for different dishes, though there seems not to be any plans for that now.
The press comes fully put together and ready to use, though, most likely, you'll want to change shapes to make the pasta you want. To do that, you'll need to unscrew the bottom part holding the press plate in place, and take the plate out of the bottom. This can be done pretty easily out of the box and likely doesn't need the multi tool. This can be rather difficult with dough in the threads, though, so the tool is necessary and takes care of it rather well and quickly. You'll need a lot of elbow grease, so this may not be for people with limited strength in their hands.
Attach the press to the hub and tighten down the screw, and you're good to go. The mixer has to be set to different speeds to get the pasta to extrude, though you'll want to go a little slower than the instructions recommend to keep up with the process.
Cleanup is pretty easy and the plates come apart with the tip of a knife. I find that running my plates through the dishwasher makes the process easier when you get the dough off the plate parts. put the plate back together and you're good to go.
In conclusion, I like this attachment for the most part, but there are some things that could be improved. I really like this attachment, but, like most things, can be better.
PROS:
Well built in Italy
Makes pasta easier to produce
Can be used with any flour combo and eggless if you chooseCONS:
Hard to take apart when cleaning after making pasta for some
Parts could be made of anything but plastic for the price
Expensive for some.DISCLOSURE:
I was not paid to test this for KA, other than I got the press for free. I am in NO way affiliated with KA.
Vernon

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Designed for use with a KitchenAid stand mixer (sold separately), this pasta-extruder attachment offers a fun and authentic way to enjoy traditional Italian cuisine at home. The durable plastic unit attaches easily to the mixer's hub, and its six included pasta plates allow for quickly creating a variety of delicious homemade pastas, including spaghetti, bucatini, fusili, rigatoni, and large or small macaroni. To use, simply position the desired plate and begin feeding balls of dough through the hopper, using the built-in wire cutter to create custom-length noodles. The unit comes with a cleaning brush, auger, pasta ring, and combo tool with a flat end for pushing dough into the press, as well as a wrench to loosen the pasta ring and a hook for removing the auger from the casing. In addition, the pasta plates fit neatly into the included case, which snaps conveniently onto the pasta-extruder attachment for easy storage between uses. The auger, pasta ring, and combo tool can be safely washed in the dishwasher; hand-wash other pieces for best results. Accompanied by authentic Italian pasta recipes, the pasta-extruder attachment measures approximately 5-1/2 by 5-3/5 by 8 inches.

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KitchenAid KPCA Pasta Cutter Companion Set Attachment Review

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(More customer reviews)The attachments great but I wish it also came with pasta rolling attachment that I didn't know I needed to have first to make the pasta before the cutter attachment units can be put to use.

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Process a batch of dough into fresh pasta with ease. The Thick Noodle Cutter and the Angel Hair Pasta Cutter cut pasta dough sheets into favorite noodles and pastas. This attachment fits all KitchenAid Stand Mixers.

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Cucina Pro Attachments for Imperia Pasta Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)We just bought the Imperia pasta machine and had great success right off the bat. We've read reviews (on other web sites) where consumers complain of it's difficult usage. Having two people when working is helpful. We used the recipe in the instruction manual and used all purpose flour. A mixer (kitchenaid) was a lot easier than working with a fork/hand combo. The only drawback we found was in the layout of the instruction manual. It was sometimes confusing flipping pages between the recipe and the machine useage. The tips they give are very helpful.
For those of you with a Kitchenaid stand mixer trying to decide between simply buying the pasta attachment or purchasing a separate pasta maker, I would put my money on the Imperia. We debated buying the pasta attachment to our Kitchenaid, but read reviews that mentioned it was extremely hard on the motor, sometimes producing great heat and even smoke. Not wanting to risk damaging our mixer, we opted for the Imperia. We are very glad of our decision, as just using our Kitchenaid to mix the pasta dough, was audibly hard on the motor.
The Imperia is solidly built and when extruding the pasta through
the rollers, you feel confident it will not break.

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Pinzon 5-9-Inch Pasta Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)Over the years, my mom has owned probably 10 different pasta makers and I've owned 3 additional pasta makers of my own. There's a couple of things that can really be frustrating: 1) If the handle falls out a lot. 2) If the clamp doesn't clamp the machine onto the table tight enough. and 3) If the noodle cutter doesn't cut well. Any of those three can make for a really frustrating experience.
The problem with this machine is #1: the handle falls out a lot. The machine is very lightweight and doesn't feel as if it's made that well and the thickness adjusting knob feels flimsy. But, you have to think about the price you're paying and so I understand that. It's reasonable quality for the price. BUT, the handle doesn't go in all the way on the roller (as far as it should). It only went in about half way on the roller part. And it went in far enough on the angel hair cutter, but not on the fettucine cutter. So, this pasta maker would be really frustrating--because the majority of your turning is the rolling part--making the dough thinner and thinner.
My recommendation is that if you're looking for a good pasta maker that won't frustrate you, then I think you'd be wise to choose a different one. I do know that sometimes there are quality control issues with things and perhaps mine is just defective. So, please read the other reviews to see what the general experience with this pasta maker is.

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Clamp this pasta machine to your counter or table edge, choose a setting, and you're ready to turn out fresh homemade pasta. Crank by hand as you feed in your dough to make thin spaghetti or medium-width fettuccine noodles. Made of gleaming stainless steel, the machine's adjustable rollers can press your dough into long sheets (up to 5-1/2 inches wide) in a choice of nine thicknesses. You can then cut the sheets into squares for making ravioli, or longer sections for lasagna. After use, wipe the machine clean or run a damp paper towel or piece of felt through it. Remove the handle and clamp for compact storage. This machine measures approximately 6-1/4 inches high by 7-3/4 inches wide by 8 inches deep (without the handle and clamp). It\'s imported.

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Weston 01-0601-W Roma Express Electric Pasta Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)Really cute machine and built well but man is it sloooow! Wow, you can hand crank much faster and easier than this little machine. Great for home use only.

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Weston Brand Roma Express Electric Pasta Machine Welcome to the world of pasta making! With a few simple ingredients and the Roma Express Electric Pasta Machine you will soon be treating your family and friends to a feast of homemade pasta dishes just like the savory specialties served in authentic Italian restaurants. The Roma Express Pasta Machine is a quality product that will provide years of service to the professional or home chef. This Pasta Machine is comparable to machines costing up to four times as much! You ll start new family traditions with this wonderful machine built to last for generations. Roma Express Pasta Machine features include: A built-in safety switch that immediately cuts power to the motor when the safety cover is opened; Fast/Slow roller speed control; Adjustable Knob to control dough thickness; Roll dough from thick to thin in minutes! Make fresh pasta like a pro at home Quick & easy to make spaghetti fettuccini & flat sheet noodles Nine adjustable settings to make pasta sheets paper thin to 1/8(3.2 mm) thick pasta sheets (Spaghetti and fettuccini cutters non-adjustable) Rollers measure 5 3/4(146 mm) across Includes adjustable pasta wheel pasta cutter & cleaning brush The heavy duty construction & metal housing will give you a lifetime of use Built in safety switch that immediately cuts power to the motor when the safety cover is opened Measures: 11.5 X 11 X 9 120 Volt - 60 Hz - 90W Limited 1 Year Manufacturer\'s Warranty UL Listed

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Norpro Pasta Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)Norpro Pasta Machine
I've eaten homemade pasta before, and have attempted to make it in the past but did NOT know what I was doing, so it didn't turn out that great. I am in culinary school and we made pasta the other day. I was very impressed with it! I went right out and bought one after class. This is the one I bought because it looked most like the one we used at school.
You either need the recipe and/or instructions, or someone to tell you what to do. It should have come with a clamp. I'll give you the basic method that I used.
One cup of all purpose flour, in a pile on the counter (or put it on a cookie sheet if you want easier cleanup). Make a well in the center of the pile, and add a drizzle of olive oil and one egg. Start, with your fingers, by breaking up the egg and mixing it with the oil, then a little of the side flour, then a little more and a little more. The object at this point is to keep the egg/oil still contained in the center of your pile. Keep on mixing it up until you have a pretty good dough-y ball. You might not use all the flour.
Fold the dough over toward you, then push it with the heel of your hand away from you. Repeat this 10-12 times until the dough starts to get firm. At this point, let it rest for about 5 minutes. Then make a rectangle with it, then fold both sides in (like a tri-fold wallet). Put the dough into the machine (not the cutting side, but the rolling side) and roll it through. It should be on setting "1". When it comes out, fold it again, put it back through, etc. You will do this 5-6 times on setting "1". Turn it to "2" and repeat. Put it through each setting one time, all the way up to "8" or "9". I would use "8" for fettucini and "9" for the spaghetti, but that's my personal preference.
Did I mention that your pot of water should be boiling? Also, at about "7" or "8", you might have to cut the dough in half because it's getting fairly long at this point. Cutting it made it easier to handle.
Move the handle from the rolling section to either the fettucini or spaghetti section. Put the dough in the top, and roll it out. It'll come out in strips. Keep these floured, not heavily but with just enough so they aren't sticking together. You need to have enough water so that the strips aren't crowded in the pot. Cook it for just about 3-4 minutes; it doesn't take long for fresh pasta.
Good luck! You can email me if you have any questions.

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Norpro pasta machine. Clamp securely holds machine to table or countertop. Instruction booklet included.Cuts .06"/1.5mm pasta sheets, vermicelli-spaghetti like pasta or .25"/6mm fettuccine

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Prime Pacific Stainless Steel Pasta Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)This machine works well for someone making an occasional batch of fresh pasta (like me). Those who are complaining about stuck dough - your dough is too wet. Knead more flour into the dough. When the dough is no longer sticky-to-the-touch, roll it through the machine. It will work like a charm.
While this machine does it's job well-enough, you may want to upgrade to a more expensive model if you make your own pasta often.
By the way, never wash this, or any pasta machine, with water. Don't worry - the bits of old pasta will flake right off when they dry up. And don't worry about germs - you will be cooking the pasta in boiling water!
I haven't had this machine long enough to tell you if it will go the distance, but it seems reasonably well-made for the price. Not super-sturdy, but good-enough for occasional use.

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Make delicious homemade pasta anytime with this stainless steel pasta maker from Prime Pacific. The adjustable steel rollers, with seven thickness settings, knead pasta dough into smooth four-inch wide sheets of dough, perfect for making ravioli or cutting into lasagna noodles. Or slide on the stainless steel cutting attachment to make spaghetti or fettuccine noodles. Includes a removable handle, a sturdy clamp, and a recipe booklet.

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Roma 6 Inch Traditional Style Pasta Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)I just bought one of these at a local store (it was the only model they carried) since I didn't want to wait for shipping. I've used it twice now. Here are my impressions:
It's built solid, and seems like a great value.
The clamp (which is removable) does its job very well. However, you may have to be creative in finding a place where you can actually clamp the thing and still use it. I clamped it to my slide-out cutting board.
It's easy to adjust the thickness of the pasta. You just pull out the knob on the side, and turn it to the desired position (there are 8 settings, and they each "click" in to place).
The recipe/instruction book that comes with it really isn't very good (at least from my 1 time trying a recipe from it). I followed the pasta recipe on there once and it turned out horribly (though it may have been because I was just using it for the first time). I found some great videos on youtube that demonstrate how to make pasta and had much better luck the second time around.
I made a batch of fresh spaghetti tonight, and it was absolutely to-die-for. Easily the best spaghetti I've ever had. The difference with fresh pasta is incredible. It's like comparing stale bread to home-baked fresh bread. No comparison.
All in all I feel that this is a terrific purchase that met and exceeded my expectations. I'd easily buy this again and see no need to buy a more expensive model -- this does the job perfectly.

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The Roma Pasta Machine marries old world tradition with modern technology to provide you with years of service. The Roma Pasta Machines knead the dough and shape the pasta with ease! Additional, easy to attach cutting heads available to make any type of pasta including: Angel Hair, Spaghetti, Linguini, Lasagna, Lasagnette, Fettuccini and Half Moon & Square Raviolis.

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