| Looking to impress that special someone in your life? What better way than with homemade pasta. Villaware, a tradition of classic Italian kitchenware since 1906, provides the tools that make it easy. The Al Dente pasta machine, made of heavyweight chrome steel, is great for rolling dough and has a double-sided, 6-inch-wide blade for cutting spaghetti or fettuccine. The steel rollers are adjustable for kneading and there are seven thickness settings to accommodate individual preferences. Its manually controlled crank offers exceptional control, and a removable cutter head makes cleanup simple, while measuring only 6 inches wide--so you won't have to give up much counter space. The only drawback is that after tasting fresh, homemade pasta, it’s hard to go back to the packaged kind. This easy-to-use pasta machine provides a great way to enjoy pasta just like they do in Italy. So pour that glass of red wine, toss a green salad, take the garlic bread out of the oven, and be ready to wow family and friends with a favorite pasta dish. Optional accessories are available for making angel hair, trenette, spaghetti, lasagnette, lasagna, and ravioli. Villaware makes it possible for anyone to make pasta that looks and tastes like it was made by the pros. Directions and a recipe book are also included to help you get started. This pasta machine carries a one-year warranty. --Catie Unger |
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- Smooth, manual, crank operation for exceptional control.
- Good, Functional Pasta Machine at a Value Price.
- Many Optional Attachments (including angel hair, trenette, spaghetti, lasagnette, lasagna and ravioli).
- The cutter head is removable for easy cleaning. A hand crank, clamp, directions, and recipes are all included.
- Roller is 6 inches wide.
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 Works just like it should |
| Review Date: April 6, 2008 |
| Reviewer: S. Gray, Norfolk, VA United States |
I almost didn't buy this pasta machine because it had what looked like a scathingly bad review - but after reading said review more closely, I realized I should probably ignore it.
And I was right. This is a great little machine! I had been making pasta on my own for a little while, using only my rolling pin and and a knife, prior to ordering. This makes it so much easier. I rolled a bit of scrap dough through it to work out the machine oil, as suggested - and I highly recommend doing so.
Since then I haven't looked back. I can mix up one egg's worth of pasta dough anytime I want and roll out a great batch of noodles. It hasn't given me a lick of trouble - stays at the thickness I set, rolls smoothly, dough doesn't stick, cleans up quickly and I'm off to cook my pasta. I love it! |
Fun and easy
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| Review Date: January 4, 2007 |
| Reviewer: M. Aguilar, Lanai City, Hawaii |
| Sturdy and durable maker. We make fettuccine all the time, and we are getting fast at it. The ravioli make is difficult to work with and we will try making ravioli by hand next time. All in all, we love the pasta maker! Pasta tastes better this way too! I recommend Cooks Illustrated's "The Complete Book of Pasta and Noodles" to go with it. |
Had1, ordered 5 more
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| Review Date: January 12, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Cheryle S. Mittag, Lansing, Mi. |
| My Mom and Dad gave me an AL DENTE PASTA MACHINE for Christmas several years ago. My 5 adult kids just love the noodles it makes so, this year I got them each one for Christmas. They were all very happy about them, AND they have all used them already,(guess I'll make cooks out of them yet). I love mine, use it a lot, easy & fun to use, makes the best home-made noodles ever! Cheryle M. Lansing, Mi. Update- It's been a year since the kids have had their pasta machines and they still use them. My son made the spaghetti and said it's delicious. I haven't made it because I'm so hooked on the noodles! Hint-sprinkle and mix the noodles around with flour when you cut them so they don't stick together so much. YUMMY! |
First Time User
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| Review Date: February 10, 2008 |
| Reviewer: C. Romeo, |
I and my family have always loved pasta dishes, especially homemade. I have always made homemade sauce and meatballs but never pasta. I tried homemade pasta a few times and loved the difference it made to a dish compared to boxed pasta. I have wanted to make my own homemade pasta but thought the machines were too expensive, big, and too difficult to use. I received a gift card to Amazon.com and was searching for items to purchase when I came across pasta machines. I was pleasantly surprised to find the prices reasonable, so I decided to take the plunge.
When the package arrived, it was it great condition and of better quality than I expected compared to the price. I am still a novice and have much to learn before I can perfect my pasta, but the machine is easy to use and I have already experimented with some recipes. Even my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter loves using the machine. When she visits, the first thing she says is, "make some pasta?". I love the machine. The only thing I wish was included is how to handle the pasta after you make it but are not going to use it right away. I really could use a more detailed explanation. Other than that, I really enjoy using the machine. |
Pasta made simple
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| Review Date: December 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: JBird, |
| With the help of an online video http://www.dvo.com/pasta-machine.html I quickly got the knack of using this tool. The pasta machine stays attached to my counter all week for quick and easy access. Although the recipes call for egg, I use whole wheat flour and water and enjoy a side dish of healthy, economical, homemade pasta every night. Homemade pasta cooks in two minutes - literally! I found the crank to be loose and sloppy in the slots, but a little tape around the end created a comfortable, snug fit. Dusting the dough with flour before putting it into the machine allows it to slide without sticking as a one-person project. Suggestions: Do not ever crank backwards with dough in the machine; dust with flour; a drop or two with mineral oil only if ever you find the need; do not ever submerse in water; clean with a basting brush and/or forced air like canned air or an ear syringe. |
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