CucinaPro 178 Fresh Pasta Set
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of CucinaPro 178 Fresh Pasta Set
Customer Review: Works well if you use it right
Summary: 4 Stars
I got this pasta maker about 2 years ago and have used it 30-40 times.
I had a lot of problems at first and blamed them on this "cheap" machine.
This machine is made in China, not Italy.
You certainly should buy an Italian machine if you want the best, but this machine works well enough for home use; and for the cost.
I HIGHLY recommend Pasta Tecnica if you're having problems with making pasta with this machine. The book pretty much solved all my issues and I found out that most of the problems I blamed on this machine were my own doing.
By the way, don't ever wash your pasta maker, get a clean paintbrush to clean it. Here's the link for the book:
Pasta Tecnica
Customer Review: Great product for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading some of the reviews I was a bit hesitant on purchasing this item. I decided to take a chance because it was so affordable. I am so glad that I did. I read all the reviews and decided to purchase Pasta Tecnica as one other reviewer recommended. I read that the machine came filled with machine oil, so I planned on making lots of practice pasta that I would throw away. I made about six batches of pasta and just ran it through the pasta machine and the attachments. After that I had no problems with my pasta smelling or tasting like oil. My husband only likes spelt flour, so making my own spelt pasta is a very affordable alternative to buying spelt pasta. Not to mention that fresh pasta tastes delicious.Customer Review: Works as advertised
Summary: 5 Stars
I was concerned about getting the V178 AL DENTE because of the negative reviews on Amazon but took the plunge since Amazon is great on handling returns. After having it for a week I've made several batches of pasta and I am very happy with the quality and functionality of the device. It took 3 batches before I got the hang of it, but recent batches have been turning out good.
I'm guessing those with issues are putting too much in, not taking the time for practice runs or using dough that is too sticky. For someone, like me, that wants a pasta maker and knows it will only be used occasionally, the Price/Quality exceeds expectations.
Customer Review: Disappointed
Summary: 1 Stars
This machine weighs a ton, so consider return shipping costs if you aren't fully satisfied with it, as I am not...
Works fairly well for merely flattening the dough, however the ravioli attachment squeezes literally all of the filling out of the ravioli centers prior to sealing them up, the crank handle constantly comes out of its hole while you're cranking it, and the angel hair pasta attachment spits out a large "scored" sheet of pasta that will not separate itself into thin pasta pieces to save your life. I recommend buying a pasta machine in a store, so that you can return it if it works as poorly as this one.
Customer Review: No proper instructions
Summary: 1 Stars
I probably shouldn't rate this product with a 1 star because I haven't tried it - it may work beautifully and produce an exceptional product. HOWEVER - the instructions for the various usages simply are NOT there. So, I am returning the pasta maker without ever using it. I need to know how to work something before I can use it. I would suggest IF you want to purchase a related product - rather than relying on what you'd receive sight unseen - you go to a local store and check out the instructions in person before you purchase the item. I KNOW that's what I'm going to do - AFTER I make the trip to the post office!!!