Pasta machine recommendations??

[Netstar]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good pasta machine (ie. the machine that rolls out and cuts the pasta dough after its made in the thermomix)?  There are so many out there (with a wide price range!) and I'm not sure whether a cheaper one will do the trick or whether it's worth spending a few extra $$ on a good one.

[Aussie Brenda]

Hi Netstar, I have a Arcosteel Pasta machine which when I bought it was $50 many years ago the same setup as the cheap $20 of today, it does a good job, but then I haven't tried any others.  I think it will depend of how much pasta you are going to make, an electric one would be great if you are going to do a lot, maybe Uni (Fundi) will have a recommendation when she comes on.

[fundj&e]

i will try and find the thread that talks about pasta machines. 


found it http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7482.75

[mcmich]

Which pasta machine do you have Uni?

[Halex]

I am very happy with mine. Bought about 5-7 years ago.

Lifetime guarantee, Baccarat Accessories  extra wide pasta maker.

I cant remeber what it cost.

H

[Netstar]

Thanks for the recommendations (and also for posting up that link Fundj).  I will go and have a look at those now.  Can't wait to start making my own pasta!

[the_vermins]

I believe atlas machines are top of the wazza.
I personally have a bacarrat model that's 10 yrs old now.
I have used the atlas ones too and I have to admit, they are just that bit 'smoother' to use than mine.
Not sure it's worth the price difference though.

[Tasty]

How about cleaning - is it hard to clean these machines? Also, do you need a lot of bench space when making pasta as my bench space is at a premium in my little kitchen.

[dede]

Tasty I believe you don't wash the pasta maker, just brush it clean with a pastry brush or a new paint brush.  Mine says on the box not to wash it. I guess you would never get it dry if you washed any part.

[Wonder]

We have the pasta attachments that connect to the kitchenaid, it does a fantastic job, quick and easy and we just wipe it with the brush - no washing involved.

[fundj&e]

How about cleaning - is it hard to clean these machines? Also, do you need a lot of bench space when making pasta as my bench space is at a premium in my little kitchen.

to roll out the pasta you do not need a lot of space its the dry or waiting to be cooked that u need the space

i place clean tea towel over a cloth drying rack thingy ma jiggy 

and absolutely no water. i have a new paint brush to clean the machine

[obbie]

Looks good Uni

[dede]

Good idea with the tea towel over the clothes airer. All these tips will be handy when I get around to trying the pasta roller.

[gertbysea]

I have an Atlas machine I have had for years. Never washed it. Easy to use. I hang my long pasta over a plastic broom handle hung between two chair backs  outside . I actually prefer to use the thing outside as I make a mess and can just hose the outside table.


Gert

[obbie]

Gert, thats so true, I just hose off the decks when the kids make mess, no worries.

I wish i could hose out the house.

Robyn