K.AID PASTA ROLLER
From KitchenAid
Roll homemade pasta dough into thick or thin sheets to create exquisite lasagna noodles or hand cut into fettuccini. Roller creates 6-inch wide sheets that feed perfectly into our various pasta cutters and ravioli maker.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3013 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Brand: KitchenAid
- Dimensions: 3.80 pounds
Works flawlessly....
I purchased this item because the original roller attachment from the three-piece set I received over three years ago finally broke. Please bear in mind that I make more pasta than 99% of those who will buy this machine - usually FOUR dozens eggs worth per session (every month or so) - I did not hesitate to buy another.
It works perfectly! It also seems that they have made some changes since the last model. The copper scraper-plates where the dough is extracted have been changed to plastic (this actually is a GOOD thing, as little bits of copper will not get into your noodles if they break off). Also I have heard that they changed the gears from plastic to metal (another plus for durability if it is true).
My last model was on its way out for a LONG time (you could hear it), and when I used this one I had realized how quiet it used to be when working!
Almost great
The pasta attachment is very sturdy and well made with one exception. There is a small hole machined into the shaft of the pasta attachment so that it can be securely attached to the mixer. Unfortunately, the hole was machined inproperly and does not line up with the attaching screw on my 6 quart mixer. That means the pasta machine attachment routinely falls off during use making it a pain to use. I have an old 4.5 quart mixer that fits the attachment well, but doesn't seem to provide enough power to keep up with the dough.
Pasta sheet roller works great!
I am very pleased with the KitchenAid pasta sheet roller. I have made semolina pasta using this attachment, which is very firm and challenging to roll by hand, and the KitchenAid pasta sheet roller makes it very easy and fun. The pasta comes out great. I highly recommend this product. (By the way, it is recommended that you get a higher-watt KitchenAid mixer if you are going to make semolina pasta as the basic KitchenAid mixer only has a 250 watt motor).
