Lydia Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Hubby wants a pasta machine. He's wanted one before but always I've ignored it because (a) I think it'll end up at the back of the cupboard after a couple of uses, (b) dried pasta is very easy to buy and © we don't eat that much pasta, although I suppose we may have to start. However, it's Christmas and I'm feeling generous (and he's a difficult bloke to buy for at the best of times) so I'd be really grateful for any recommendations. Ideally I'm looking for something that's easy to use and, more importantly, easy to clean (do the bits go in the dishwasher?). What else do I have to buy to go with it (e.g. extra attachments, things to put the pasta in etc)? All suggestions gratefully received. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 We have an Imperia one, it isn't too hard to clean if you leave it to dry then clean it with a brush, apart from four it doesn;'t get that dirty because the dough is not sticky. Making pasta is fun, but time consuming, ideal for the snowy winter, good way to use excess eggs and it tastes lovely, only takes a couple of minutes to cook too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebC Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 looking forward to hearing from everyone which is best as I have fancied one for a while. Is the pasta really better than dried? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I have the Imperia as well - it's brilliant.........and yes, the pasta does taste fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Many thanks one and all. Imperia duly ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Bit late now, but we also have an Imperia. Its easy to clean, although I do think making pasta is a bit of a faff - you make it and then have to wait for it to dry off a bit if you want to store it - we always make up enough for more than one meal. NB Don't leave it to dry near cats. Cats appear to think you have provided lots of string for them to play with! Having said that, it does taste good..and as OH does the pasta making who am I to complain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebC Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Having said that, it does taste good..and as OH does the pasta making who am I to complain Going to have to work on that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 NB Don't leave it to dry near cats. Cats appear to think you have provided lots of string for them to play with! I didn't think of that Plus we've got a hen living in the house with us at the moment and she'll probably think the worms have come to play................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I have to agree about the cats. Scamp was eating all the bits that fell off when they were drying and would have had the lot I think. I only ever make it to eat fresh but you still need to hang it up while you make the rest so you need plenty of triangular coat hangers or lots of chair backs to hang it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
