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4.5
This machine is handy and useful. I meant to give it 5 star. However, the stainless steel edge is so sharp, it cut my finger badly when I put it away. So, 4 star instead.After taking some cooking classes in Tuscany, we wanted to start making fresh pasta at home, but rolling and cutting the dough is so laborious. We had tried hand-rolling machines that weren't much better. Why not let the motor do the work? This machine makes the whole process fun and easy. With company, we set up pasta-making stations so everyone participates in the process, then let the machine do the rolling and cutting. In just a few minutes, you have perfect spaghetti or fettuccine noodles. You do need to hand roll the dough a little so it's thin enough for the rollers to grab, but that is very easy. Start with the widest roller setting, then decrease the setting until you get your desired thickness, then run it through the cutters, and you're ready to cook fresh pasta that is SO much better than dried noodles. It takes a little practice to get your dough perfect (add water if it's dry, add flour if it's too wet), but in no time this machine will be your best friend for your pasta parties. I also love to make pizza, and I run my dough through the rollers before shaping the crust, as it really expedites the process. I wouldn't use this machine in a commercial application, but to make fresh pasta for a family or small gathering of friends, it is perfect. Especially at this price point, the result is well worth the expense.I have been looking for a better pasta machine for a while. Most of those on the market are of manual type. But this is powered and easy to use. I ran into a little problem after 2nd use and the customer service is only an email away. It helped solving the problem in a timely and professional manner. I have a Philip machine as well, but this machine makes better noodles. The best customer service you can ever expect from a supplier online.I bought it for making dumplings skin, it didn’t work well . Making noodles is pretty good .I like Cz v can make any taste noodleI am having a hard time with this machine. The sheets clumps up at the bottom of the roller. It seems like the position of the roller may be too far behind, so the sheets don’t fall out. I’m going to try it again. But so far, I’m not getting good results with this machine.If there is something I’m not doing right, let me know.It is great to use, and it saves time and energy for you. My family like it.This is a great value for the money.
