Pasta Maker

[killjoy]

Can anyone recommend a pasta maker?

The most important thing is that it mustn't take longer to clean than to use.

[BrideXIII]

I got mine here.

Pasta Machine:Kitchen Craft Chrome-Plated Pasta Machine From Choiceful.com >Kitchens & Cookware > Utensils

we use it all the time, dead easy to clean ( i am like you), clamps to the work top, and has lots of thickness settings.
doesn't do 'round' spaghetti, but lovely tagliatelli, lasagne sheets etc.
can't beat fresh pasta.

[KRJ903]

I bought one of these and used it a couple of time before it broke so i bought an Imperia SP150 from Amazon and have never been happier
Link: Amazon.co.uk: Imperia Italian Double Cutter Pasta Machine SP150: Kitchen & Home

[Rhona]

I have used a pasta machine before but having tried two models, I actually prefer to use a food processor to make the dough (about one minute) and a rolling pin - I find it quicker and easier.

Having said that, a Pastamatic is on my Christmas list, as having a little baby really does impact on my ravioli-making time!!!

[Hazel at the Hill]

Having been given a pasta maker (from Lakeland) for my birfday recently, I'm after tried and tested pasta dough recipes - the recipe book is somewhat vague in this respect, and so I'd apreciate any tips you may have for me...

Thanks, grapes!

[HeyWayne]

Having been given a pasta maker (from Lakeland) for my birfday recently, I'm after tried and tested pasta dough recipes - the recipe book is somewhat vague in this respect, and so I'd apreciate any tips you may have for me...

Thanks, grapes!

Here ya go lass...

Jamie Oliver - Recipes - a basic recipe for fresh egg pasta

[Scottishnewbie]

I'm looking to buy a pasta maker for OH birthday next week and wondered if anyone had any update on what's the best machine to use please?

[sauzee]

I think the Imperia is the best make the last one i got was from Makro cash&carry and it was £25.00 plus vat cheapest i have found or second hand ones on flea bay

[notgreenfingers]

I have a fab pasta maker from Lakeland plastics, had it for about a year & other than a quick wipe over it has needed no maintenance or cleaning. The best thing is you can buy extra attachments, on this years xmas list is the ravioli attachment. It has a 'bucket' to hold the filling, you feed the pasta through & it fill, folds & cuts perfect ravioli.
As for pasta recipe i follow the simple rule of 1 egg for every 100g of flour. Use good eggs that have bright yellow yolks otherwise the pasta can look a bit anaemic, & always us ethe finest grade flour available. You can get McDougalls '00' grade flour from the supermarket fo about £1 a bag

[21again]

I picked one up for 50p from my daughter's school fayre a few months ago.

I think I will wait until she is back at school before I attempt to use it, it could be a disaster.

[Scottishnewbie]

thanks folks, wnet with the imperia - hadnt thought to try lakeland and didnt see the post till after i'd ordered it, though to be honest, a 50p one would have been just fine! have our own hens (free range) so colour should be fine...cant wait for his b'day now!