Kitchen Aid Pasta Maker

[bill ace 350]

Looking at these.

Pros and Cons?

Thanks

 

[SmokinEdge]

Curious of the reviews here too. I’ve been looking at these as well.

 

[mike243]

All of the KA accessories have been good quality that I bought, I have a extruder set that works well, haven't used it in a lot of years as I ended up in bad shape with #2 diabetes about the time I got started using and learning it. Wore the grinder out on a bunch of deer though

 

[bill ace 350]

All of the KA accessories have been good quality that I bought, I have a extruder set that works well, haven't used it in a lot of years as I ended up in bad shape with #2 diabetes about the time I got started using and learning it. Wore the grinder out on a bunch of deer though

Thank s.

I still use my grinder attachment for batches of just a few pounds.

 

[nlife]

We bought a set of these shortly after we picked up our KA from costco around 15 years ago. Unfortunately we've moved three times since then and they've been stored away in a box ever since. Out of sight, out of mind I guess. We have one more move coming up, but this should be the last as we're buying the place.

The rollers are decently made - or at least they were when we purchased them. The pasta roller allows you to create various thicknesses of pasta by adjusting a knob on the side little by little. Like any pasta roller, you start thick, then continue to run the dough through the maker until you get your desired thickness.

It does come with a spaghetti and fettuccini cutter, but once you roll out your initial sheet, you can hand cut to whatever width you like, or make a few sheets for raviolli and tortellini etc.

You can churn out pretty good pasta by yourself once you get the hang of feeding it. They are pretty easy to clean since you essentially let the bits of dough that get's left behind dry out a touch so you can brush them off.

We liked the rollers enough that we picked up the ravioli maker. We had less than stellar results with that one.

 

[Brokenhandle]

We have one as well... haven't used it alot but worked well when we did. Was fun using it!

Ryan

 

[JLinza]

I had a very hard time getting the pasta to feed through the roller & cutter on mine. It's possible that the fault is mine, maybe I just don’t know how to use it properly. But I went back to rolling it out by hand.

 

[sawhorseray]

BEEN USING ONE FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW, 15-20 YEARS, FRESH PASTA IS PRETTY TOUGH TO BEATI MOSTLY MAKE FETTUCCINI AND RAVIOLI, GOT THE ROLLERS FOR SPAGS AND ANGEL HAIR TOO, NEVER USED THEM. IT'S A LABOR OF LOVE, YOU CAN MAKE BETTER PASTA THAN ANY RESTAURANT, STUFF LIKE LOBSTER RAVS THAT YOU'D NEVER FIND ON A MENU. ONCE YOU GET THE HANG OF IT THERE'S NO LOOKING BACK, IT'S GOOD WORK. RAY

 

[SMOKEOCD]

https://a.co/d/95B3Mtd Amazon link
I didn’t like the KA price so I went with these rollers. Less than 1 year of use so far, but I can say they’re good quality.

 

[nlife]

I had a very hard time getting the pasta to feed through the roller & cutter on mine. It's possible that the fault is mine, maybe I just don’t know how to use it properly. But I went back to rolling it out by hand.

I'd suggest ensuring that you're working with warm, relaxed dough to start with. Slightly rolled helps too.

 

[radioguy]

We have the set and put it to a lot of use during the holidays. Home made noodles are a snap us the mixer dough hook and then into the rollers. My wife makes pierogies every Christmas.

RG

 

[sawhorseray]

I had a very hard time getting the pasta to feed through the roller & cutter on mine. It's possible that the fault is mine, maybe I just don’t know how to use it properly. But I went back to rolling it out by hand.

USE A ROLLING PIN TO GET IT TO WHERE YOU NEED TO START AT ZERO, THEN GO UP ONE NUMBER AT A TIME. I'VE FOUND THAT THE #5 SETTING IS ABOUT AS FAR AS I WANT TO GO FOR THICKNESS ON RAVS OR PASTA, SOMETIMES EVEN #4 WILL DO. IT'S JUST LIKE MAKING YOUR OWN SAUSAGE AT HOME, THE MORE YOU DO IT THE EASIER IT GETS. RAY

 

[miller51]

All of the KA accessories have been good quality that I bought, I have a extruder set that works well, haven't used it in a lot of years as I ended up in bad shape with #2 diabetes about the time I got started using and learning it. Wore the grinder out on a bunch of deer though

Agreed, the KA varieties are quality. I've even found a few off brands that work with them, but you have to do your homework and read the reviews and make sure they sound real and legit

 

[PolishDeli]

We have these, and just so happend to use them for dinner today.

We use them 5 to 10 times per year. We've had them for several years. No real problem to report.

The biggest inconvenience is that, unlike a hand crank unit, you can't pass the dough from the rollers to cutters without exchanging the attachment. The obvious solution to this of course is to get a second KA mixer....which is exactly what my wife did.


Today's dinner:
Spinach fettuccine alfredo with local wild shrimp

 

[JLinza]

USE A ROLLING PIN TO GET IT TO WHERE YOU NEED TO START AT ZERO, THEN GO UP ONE NUMBER AT A TIME. I'VE FOUND THAT THE #5 SETTING IS ABOUT AS FAR AS I WANT TO GO FOR THICKNESS ON RAVS OR PASTA, SOMETIMES EVEN #4 WILL DO. IT'S JUST LIKE MAKING YOUR OWN SAUSAGE AT HOME, THE MORE YOU DO IT THE EASIER IT GETS. RAY

I usually roll it out so thin im practically at the thickness I like. But im gonna take these tips and give it another try. I have a hand crank roller that works pretty good but it would save a lot of time with the kitchen Aid.

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

I just looked but could not find any of my own pics. I have what looks like the same set and it is high quality. I have used them 3 or 4 times but to me making pasta is as much of a PITA as making bread. I really do not enjoy the work it takes.

That said, the few times I have made pasta on these it is far better than any store bought dried pasta. It is just a matter of getting off your @ss to make something better than store bought.

If you want to make your own this kit is more than capable. The only downside is cleaning. They do not come apart.