Pasta machine

[2nd time mummy]

Thinking about buying one, what are your experience on it? And is there any particular pasta machine you would recommend?

Many Thanks

[Convex]

Hi, we have an attachment on our kitchen aid which works really well. If you have a mixer it might be worth checking if they do an attachment.

[2nd time mummy]

Thanks Convex, can you also open the pasta up with the attachment? Particular interested in lasagna sheets and linguine.

[Convex]

What do you mean by open it up?

You make the dough in the bowl with the dough hook. Then you put it through the attachment to roll it out, so it's sheets like lasagne, then when it's thin enough you put it through the one that cuts it into strips. Hope tha makes sense!

[2nd time mummy]

Sure it does, should have said roll it out rather then open (the dough up)... thanks for the advise!

[nunheadmum]

My experience is to think how likely in reality you're going to have time for the faff of making fresh pasta. The idea is great but the reality can be a box that sits in the cupboard making you feel guilty.

Oh and don't let your other half decide to make fresh pasta for your anniversary meal unless he's an expert. Unless split ravioli at 11pm does it for you!!

Hope others have more positive experiences to report on!