CucinaPro 178 Fresh Pasta Set
by CucinaPro
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of CucinaPro 178 Fresh Pasta Set
Customer Review: This item works!
Summary: 5 Stars
This pasta machine set works! I was hesistant to buy based on other reviews. I have made several batches of pasta & had never done so before. The instructions were adequate to get me started along with having viewed some youtube videos. I made a big pan of lasagna & fettucine alfredo the first night I had this. It is easy if you follow the directions & a lot of fun.
I also bought the motor for this item. Thus far I have only attached it, but have not used the machine with it. I will update this review afterward.
UPDATE:
I have now used this pasta set with the motor attached. All I can say is WOW! What an improvement! Spend the $60 for the CucinaPro Electric Motor - 400-MO, you won't regret it. Make sure that you slide a cutting attachment in place when using the motor or it will make the pasta machine off balance & it will fall over. For me this is not a problem as the cutter attachment makes a handy self-feeder for the dough when the dough sheets get long. The motor also eliminates the annoying falling crank handle & frees both hands to handle the dough which is again convenient when the dough sheets get long. The motor does not attach to the ravioli attachment because that attachment is narrower than the machine, despite what the motor's instructions say, again not a problem for me.
The instructions say to run a batch of dough through the pasta machine & cutters to remove machine oil. I ran 2 complete batches through before I had "clean" dough with no evidence of machine oil.
I paid about $120 for the pasta set & motor. Compare this to the Atlas or Imperia: motor-$120, pasta machine with 5 attachments-$190; total-$310! Note the Imperia is also made by CucinaPro.
Customer Review: Great Product!
Summary: 5 Stars
My original machine broke (my fault). Don't let your pasta get too dry, and of course I cranked the handle and warped the rolling mechansim. There is no easier way to roll out pasta and definately forget about the old "Rolling Pin" method. I bought this machine due to the fact that I like making ravioli and since my old machine broke and I was using a ravi cutter to hand crimp the pillows, when I was in the market for a replacement, I saw that villaware made one that included a 2inch ravi maker. I have priced the 1 inch ravi maker as a add on to my old machine at kitchen stores and it was more than 1/2 the cost of this entire purchase. I can not think of a more fun way to make dinner. If you like pasta, if you like cooking, you'll surely be starving by the time you make all that fresh cut noodles and ravioli. I read on the Villaware site that if you buy the motorized add-on that replaces the crank mechanism that you no longer need to use the mounting hardware to secure the unit to your workspace. However, the motor is very expensive (more than this unit) so I'll keep getting some excercise for my arm until maybe Santa will see what a good boy I've been this year. :-)
If you decide to buy this product, ENJOY!
Customer Review: GREAT PRODUCT!
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading reveiews of this product I was a little reluctant to order it. However, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this product, it far surpassed my expectations. It was larger than I expected, heavier and sturdier too. I have never used or owned a pasta machine before. I took it out of the box, clamped it down to the counter. After mixing the dough I cranked it through the pasta machine. It was so easy! The only tiny inconveinence was finding through trial and error (this only took a minute to figure out) you must START at setting 7 and work to 1. But other than that I LOVE this machine. I made Fettucini Alfredo for Sunday dinner and everyone loved it! I can't wait to try the ravioli and spaghetti attachments. I also plan to use it to make my own whole wheat crackers. I love the fact that I can now make whole grain fresh pasta and control the quality ingredients: no additives, preservatives, coloring, egg whites instead of egg yolks, and the amount of sodium.
I researched and priced other pasta machines for sale on the internet and this one, at this price with the attachments, is a GREAT buy!
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.