Imperia Italian Double Cutter Pasta Machine

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Alright, here’s what you need to know. Both the Marcato and Imperia are excellent pasta makers. I recommend both of them! The machine comes with an attachment to secure it to a worksurface and that's the best way to have it. It makes sure it's steady which is important as you turn the handle so that you have a free hand to deal with the pasta coming out. Bring a pan of water to a rolling boil and add the pasta. Adding salt isn't done in Italy - the taste of home-made pasta is so delicious you really don't need it.

If you're contemplating whether investing in a pasta machine is worth it, then consider the fact that the only other alternatives are making pasta by hand or buying store-bought pasta. If you're not impressed by these alternatives, then let's look at the advantages of a pasta machine and Imperia pasta machine attachments. There are two basic ways a pasta machine can work. The classic tabletop machine uses a pair of rollers to flatten dough into a sheet, then passes the sheet through a cutter to slice it into individual noodles. These can use a hand crank or an electric motor to turn the rollers and cutter. Pasta makers that attach to a KitchenAid or other stand mixer work the same way, using the mixer's onboard motor for power. There are cutters available that can make a variety of sizes of noodle, but a roller-style machine can pretty much only make flat pasta and not more complex shapes like penne or macaroni. Roundup: Hands down, the Marcato is the absolute winner if we are comparing the warranty. With a total of 10 years versus the 1 year that the Imperia offers, it is not even close. Optional pasta motor attachment This is the time to attach the cutting blades onto the machine. You'll find this very easy to do - they just slide on the top. Set the blades to whichever type of pasta you want using the same switch on the front. If you're ready to expand your pasta-making expertise, this 3-piece ravioli attachment to the Imperia pasta machine is the logical next step. It comes with a ravioli maker, pasta cutter, brush, and an easy-to-understand operation manual.However, it’s not all sunshine. The several plastic parts that Imperia uses for their Imperia models is something that bothers me. I’ve seen several models online where the plastic parts broke down and it seems the Imperia has a bit of a higher failure rate than Marcato. Nothing huge, but yes, it does keep me awake at night every now and then. The new machine has “quite a bit of plastic parts incorporated into the machine that are not present on mine.”

If you have a KitchenAid stand mixer, you might have noticed the little cap on the front that's held on with a screw. This little access port allows you to connect a wide variety of attachments to the motor, which can do anything from grind meat to mill grain into flour. The KitchenAid pasta maker is our favorite one of those because it's so easy and works so well compared to manual models. If I can comment about the warranty, I have an Imperia …of my granma! So is >50 years old and in perfect condition. Both models offer the same basic functionalities, there aren’t many differences to spot when you put the two side by side. It's well-built, long-lasting, and absolute piece of cake to use and best of all - it makes the most delicious pasta you will ever taste! Some say even better than what you'll find in top grade Italian restaurants.If you’re planning on making pasta at home for the first time, the Imperia 150 will is a good choice. You’ll be able to make a lot of different pasta shapes, especially when you get creative with the lasagne sheets. Think of ravioli, tortellini and a whole lot more handmade pasta shapes.