I've got a bunch of dried pasta, but have been playing with fresh pasta, It has been difficult with a rolling a pin. Looks so darn easy on the cooking shows with their machine. So I want to get some kind of pasta roller/sheeter/cutter. Anyone have good or bad experience? Don't need a restaurant sized one, but do want it heavy duty.
Which brings up the second question - Since I'm low-tech kind of guy, I 'm thinking a manual one would be a good idea. I can also use it without electricity. Seems it would go well with a manual grain grinder. But pasta has egg in it. So when making dried pasta, does one cook it first, then dry it, or just dry it with the raw egg and flour?
Manual Pasta sheeter?
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, Jan 11 2012 05:01 PM
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Posted 12 January 2012 - 06:10 AM
YOU have got to get one !
YES, the manual one is all you need just get the 'all metal' one and you will have it for YEARS!
After you make the dough and let it 'sit' a bit, then when you pass it though your machine and lay it out (we just let it sit on table) it will dry all by itself. And the eggs are OK that way and no you don't cook it first.
You can make all kinds of noodles with it and when you are having so much fun making noodles get some of the gadgets that you can put onto it and have even more fun! We have the ravioli maker and also a drying rack for drying spaghetti.
And if you have the time to shopp around.............................
SOMTIMES you can get a cheap used one at Thrift Shops as people get them and then never use them. Just make sure all the parts are there and no rust on rollers or cutters, they are HARD to break!
JUST remember NOT to use it for anything else! Like make play-dough cookies! 
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Posted 12 January 2012 - 09:15 AM
Mine is a metal one. Bought at a church rummage sale. All the parts, no rust, works fine, even got the box. $5.00. But, I actually use my rolling pin if I am just making some noodles to use fresh.
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Posted 13 January 2012 - 09:32 PM
The Imperia 150 is an Italian made manual pasta maker that is thought of as being #1 in manual pasta makers. They have different attachments that you can purchase seperately to make different cuts of pasta if you'd like.
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Posted 14 January 2012 - 08:30 AM
Modest price too - I'm seeing it for under $70.
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Posted 14 January 2012 - 11:09 AM
Yep. There are countless tales of people who have grown up watching their moms or grandmas making homemade pasta with that particular model. It hasn't really been changed much in decades.
"One day, we’re going to stand before the gates of Heaven. Some of us want to be able to walk up there in a white robe and we want to sing Abba Father and Amazing Grace and we want to say to the Lord, “I worshiped You.” But I want you to think about this: Heres the way I want to enter the gates of Heaven. I want to come skidding in there on all fours. I want to be slipping and sliding and I want to hit the gates of heaven with a bang. And when I stand up and I stand before Christ, I want there to be blood on my knees and my elbows. I want to be covered with mud. And I want to be standing there with a ragged breast plate of righteousness. And a spear in my hand. And I want to say, “Look at me, Jesus. I’ve been in the battle. I’ve been fighting for you.” Ladies and gentlemen, put your armor on and get into battle. God bless you." ~ General William G. Boykin, U.S. Army (ret.)
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Posted 14 January 2012 - 01:26 PM
The Altea and Imperia look the same. I often find them for about $10 at thrift stores. Both great pasta makers ! There is a great looking one on ebay for about $21 and $15 shipping. It is buy it now. Some auctions that may be good price in the end, too.
Atlas brand are also great.
Atlas brand are also great.
I can, you can, too !
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