What brand of pasta machine is best ?

[bluesed]

I would also recommend the Marcato Atlas mostly because if you really get into making pasta it is possible to buy an motor which really eases up the process.

[Bonsai]

I also have the Marcato Atlas - a strong machine which is easy to clean. My only problem has been that my kitchen benches have a very deep edge and the clamp which comes with the machine doesn't reach. I have to clamp it to a chopping board and then clamp that to the kitchen bench 

I use it mostly for sheets which I hand cut or for fetuccine/spaghetti. I've looked at getting the ravioli attachment but wonder if it just as easy to do it by hand if you don't have a helper.

Like others, I use my drying rack to dry pasta. Used to drape it over the back of kitchen chairs but our dog took too much of a liking to it 

[leesmac78]

Atlas Marcato is the best.  We bought it in melbourne a number of years ago from a wholesaler in coburg or somewhere. I think Ed saw it online and went to get it. Do not buy a cheap one.  It will put you off pasta making, break, fall apart or whatever.  David jones do sell it but it is so much more expensive than the catering suppliers. Not sure whether we have used it since Thermie moved in but Ed has a wonderfully simple pasta recipe, if you like I will get it from him.  He used to make it in the Kenwood but I am sure next time he will use Thermie... 

Make sure you buy the electric one.  Makes life much easier (for Ed!) He is the pasta maker in the family.

Good luck and have fun making pasta, it is the most delicious pasta you will ever eat.

Xxx

 

[Debbiebillg]

Ohhhh I just had a flash back to the last time my DH made pasta. You see we have a rule in this house that if you cook, you don't clean up.  And boy oh boy, he makes a hell of a mess.  He never cleans anything as he's going, it all gets left.  Looks like we let our 3 little kids loose when he's finished. Hmmmmm maybe I don't want another pasta machine !!!!

[judydawn]

Don't know that I would like that rule then Deb - is it worth it 

[Debbiebillg]

Since I do most of the cooking Judy (because he makes so much mess), it usually works in my favour, just not in this instance lol.

[CreamPuff63]

I reckon you always need a second pair of hands when you make pasta. its pretty good exercise.

On the same site as the cuisonpro foam soap dispenser, these prices look alright for the pasta machine.

[Yvette]

Good prices CreamPuff don't know whether I want to buy one or not, I will also have to be careful my bench tops are very thick, so will have to make sure the clamp fits

[Debbiebillg]

He's ordered this set, http://www.yourhomedepot.com.au/products/marcato/atlas-150-wellness-multipast-pasta-gift-set-9-pcs-9-types-of-thicknesses/pasta-machine-amp-parts.  There's another set one their website too but it's only 6 piece and $10 dearer, so this was the better deal. He rang to ask them why and they said they get a better price on the 9 piece because they sell more (we wondered if it was a China made one but they assured us that this isn't the case).

[fundj&e]

Good prices Debbiebillg.When does it arrive   

[CreamPuff63]

thats the one I have

[leesmac78]

That is what we have too.  You will not regret it

Xxx

 

[Debbiebillg]

I'm not sure Fundj, haven't ordered from them before. With a bit of luck it might be here before the weekend ! Could be fun making ravioli with the TMX, I often wonder what is in the mystery bag ones you buy ! Home depot did seem  to be quite a bit cheaper (even than ebay).

[fundj&e]

i cheat when i make ravioli i use the wong tong wrappers  (the egg ones)

[leesmac78]

Ed never uses to the ravioli thingy,  bit too annoying.  Kind of like the liquidiser attachment that came with the ken wood, still in it's box along with the mincer attachment.  With a thermomix who needs other gadgets?

Xxx