Villaware V177 Al Dente Pasta Machine
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Villaware V177 Al Dente Pasta Machine
Customer Review: First Time User
Summary: 5 Stars
I and my family have always loved pasta dishes, especially homemade. I have always made homemade sauce and meatballs but never pasta. I tried homemade pasta a few times and loved the difference it made to a dish compared to boxed pasta. I have wanted to make my own homemade pasta but thought the machines were too expensive, big, and too difficult to use. I received a gift card to Amazon.com and was searching for items to purchase when I came across pasta machines. I was pleasantly surprised to find the prices reasonable, so I decided to take the plunge.
When the package arrived, it was it great condition and of better quality than I expected compared to the price. I am still a novice and have much to learn before I can perfect my pasta, but the machine is easy to use and I have already experimented with some recipes. Even my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter loves using the machine. When she visits, the first thing she says is, "make some pasta?". I love the machine. The only thing I wish was included is how to handle the pasta after you make it but are not going to use it right away. I really could use a more detailed explanation. Other than that, I really enjoy using the machine.
Customer Review: I'm so excited and I just can't hide it...
Summary: 5 Stars
I am absolutely lovin' my pasta maker. I tried making pasta first with the Ronco Pasta machine and wasn't impressed by the texture or taste of the pasta. Next, I tried rolling out my own pasta dough, only to discover it's extremely difficult to get the dough thin enough by hand. With this thing, I'm making some quality pasta with beautiful texture. It really is a very simple machine to use.
To someone looking into buying this who doesn't know how it works, I'd recommend going on "You Tube" to look at videos of people using pasta makers such as this one. I did this and felt it gave me a huge learning curve. I knew exactly what to do, although I did read the instructions as well. Also, I'd say to the novice that you don't have to roll your dough all the way down to setting 1 to make your pasta. In fact, for fettucine and spaghetti, I prefer to roll the dough only through level 2 (or 3).
Customer Review: Pasta made simple
Summary: 5 Stars
With the help of an online video http://www.dvo.com/pasta-machine.html I quickly got the knack of using this tool. The pasta machine stays attached to my counter all week for quick and easy access. Although the recipes call for egg, I use whole wheat flour and water and enjoy a side dish of healthy, economical, homemade pasta every night. Homemade pasta cooks in two minutes - literally! I found the crank to be loose and sloppy in the slots, but a little tape around the end created a comfortable, snug fit. Dusting the dough with flour before putting it into the machine allows it to slide without sticking as a one-person project. Suggestions: Do not ever crank backwards with dough in the machine; dust with flour; a drop or two with mineral oil only if ever you find the need; do not ever submerse in water; clean with a basting brush and/or forced air like canned air or an ear syringe.Customer Review: Do NOT get attachments
Summary: 3 Stars
1. NEVER buy the RAVIOLI ATTACHMENT. It may look like it works. But it doesn't. At all. Not in any way. Out come mangled mushy pieces of dough. I spent a whole day trying to hold the pasta in exactly the right place to have it come out okay, but the most it will do is one good row. The others then proceed getting stuck. (The reason I say this here is that I am unable to make comments on the Ravioli attachment site, and I figure anyone who is gonna buy it will look here first anyways)
Otherwise, the pasta machine itself, while a bit of a hassle does allow for making pasta that looks more appealing than anything you could make yourself without its help. Not being able to wash it is a little annoying, but it seems to do its job. I must agree with other reviewers and say it does not look like the sturdiest piece of equipment. But for $20... hey, I'd buy it.
Customer Review: Works just like it should
Summary: 5 Stars
I almost didn't buy this pasta machine because it had what looked like a scathingly bad review - but after reading said review more closely, I realized I should probably ignore it.
And I was right. This is a great little machine! I had been making pasta on my own for a little while, using only my rolling pin and and a knife, prior to ordering. This makes it so much easier. I rolled a bit of scrap dough through it to work out the machine oil, as suggested - and I highly recommend doing so.
Since then I haven't looked back. I can mix up one egg's worth of pasta dough anytime I want and roll out a great batch of noodles. It hasn't given me a lick of trouble - stays at the thickness I set, rolls smoothly, dough doesn't stick, cleans up quickly and I'm off to cook my pasta. I love it!