Pasta Machine, are they worth it? Should just stick with the pre-made ones?

[alfa147x]

I was looking at a used MARCATO ATLAS PASTA MOD 150 for about $20.

I eat a lot of pasta and has anyone noticed a difference between fresh pasta and the dried stuff?

What should I look for in pasta machines?
and recommended recipes?

What about recommendations for pastas? Should I get away from the great value stuff?

Thanks,
Alfa147x

 

[D1gger]

I love fresh pasta, there is definitely a difference, but I am too lazy so far to attempt to make my own.

 

[Matthiasa]

Come on you mean you can't make pasta by hand.

 

[ElFenix]

you know you can just roll out pasta dough and then slice it with a knife, right?

 

[alfa147x]

you know you can just roll out pasta dough and then slice it with a knife, right?

That's what my girlfriend said...
I think I'll do that, but I do like thin pasta!

 

[AreaCode707]

Husband has one and the pasta is phenomenal! Huge win every time we make it for guests.

 

[lxskllr]

That's what my girlfriend said...
I think I'll do that, but I do like thin pasta!

That'll give you an idea of the flavor difference. You can then see if buying a machine's worth it. I don't think I've ever had fresh pasta.

 

[alfa147x]

Husband has one and the pasta is phenomenal! Huge win every time we make it for guests.

I'm excited, damn might make some tomorrow!

That'll give you an idea of the flavor difference. You can then see if buying a machine's worth it. I don't think I've ever had fresh pasta.

Yeah that's what I was thinking.

 

[IronWing]

I bought pasta plates for the mixer. The first couple batches were nasty. After that, they were every bit as good as the pre-made, dried stuff but no better. Then we switched to Atkins.

 

[alfa147x]

I bought pasta plates for the mixer. The first couple batches were nasty. After that, they were every bit as good as the pre-made, dried stuff but no better. Then we switched to Atkins.

pasta plates?

 

[IronWing]

pasta plates?

 

[alfa147x]

Ohhh I should have specified something like this:

 

[IronWing]

Ohhh I should have specified something like this:

Does that come with the monkey with the cup?

 

[ElFenix]

that's a uni-tasker! only one of those is allowed in the kitchen! *holds up fire extinguisher*

/alton brown

 

[alfa147x]

that's a uni-tasker! only one of those is allowed in the kitchen! *holds up fire extinguisher*

/alton brown

Play doh!

 

[wiredspider]

Might as well buy it for only $20, they use to cost $100 when they first came out, my dad bought one then...

 

[alfa147x]

Might as well buy it for only $20, they use to cost $100 when they first came out, my dad bought one then...

Yeah I see used ones running for about $20 - $25 I wouldn't spend more then that

 

[spidey07]

Necessary tool, especially if you like pasta. Taste and texture is totally different.

 

[Chaotic42]

It's $20. Go for it!

 

[0roo0roo]

its a novelty, like making your own bread. first couple times...then its in the closet.
you might as well wash your laundry by hand, its just too much work.

if you marry martha stewart then fine, but i'm sure even she uses some flunky to do those menial tasks.

 

[alfa147x]

It's $20. Go for it!

Yeah I might but not this week, have to pay my hosting bill combined with being a college student

 

[spidey07]

its a novelty, like making your own bread. first couple times...then its in the closet.
you might as well wash your laundry by hand, its just too much work.

if you marry martha stewart then fine, but i'm sure even she uses some flunky to do those menial tasks.

Negative. We use ours and make our own bread frequently. It just tastes better - the bread and the pasta.

Making pasta is quick and easy and the flavor can't be beat.

 

[alfa147x]

Why do you need a bread machine why can't you just use the oven

 

[spidey07]

Why do you need a bread machine why can't you just use the oven

Our bread machine is a stand mixer and the oven.

 

[Perknose]

its a novelty, like making your own bread. first couple times...then its in the closet.

:thumbsup: