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Full cycle electric pasta maker
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113 of 113 people found the following review helpful
I did a great deal of research on the internet before buying an automatic pasta maker. I couldn't spend a fortune, but I wanted the best quality machine I could afford. I read too many reports of broken plastic extrusion discs, motors that burned out, etc. I learned that the Simac, Delonghi and Lello products were all related (so the quality of the older Simac brand seemed to be carried on in the newer Delonghi and Lello brands). I liked their metal extrusion discs and the durability of them. I felt a 2 lb capacity was ideal. I bought this one.
I was not disappointed. I had read a great deal on the internet that the trickiest part is getting the dough consistency right. Most (if not all) of the negative reviews of all pasta machines center around this problem. When trying to decide which machine to buy, I do not recommend being influenced by reviews that focus entirely on this issue - that complaint is all about user error and has nothing to do with the quality or reliability of the machine. (Experienced makers of home made pasta need to understand that the dough will need to be a different consistency in this machine than when done the manual way.) I measured carefully and read the machine instructions very carefully (they bend over backwards to help you with this) and I didn't have any trouble getting pasta dough to extrude. I found that a 2lb capacity is more than I needed for a family of 3. I also felt that having metal extrusion discs is valuable in that when you trim the dough as it extrudes, you really run your knife against that metal a lot (in order to help get a clean cut). I can imagine a plastic disc would wear considerably faster under those circumstances. (You literally slice and slice hundreds of times for the smaller pastas - like elbows and such.)
I would highly recommend this machine. I was impressed by its quality and usefulness. You will not regret your purchase with this one.
I was not disappointed. I had read a great deal on the internet that the trickiest part is getting the dough consistency right. Most (if not all) of the negative reviews of all pasta machines center around this problem. When trying to decide which machine to buy, I do not recommend being influenced by reviews that focus entirely on this issue - that complaint is all about user error and has nothing to do with the quality or reliability of the machine. (Experienced makers of home made pasta need to understand that the dough will need to be a different consistency in this machine than when done the manual way.) I measured carefully and read the machine instructions very carefully (they bend over backwards to help you with this) and I didn't have any trouble getting pasta dough to extrude. I found that a 2lb capacity is more than I needed for a family of 3. I also felt that having metal extrusion discs is valuable in that when you trim the dough as it extrudes, you really run your knife against that metal a lot (in order to help get a clean cut). I can imagine a plastic disc would wear considerably faster under those circumstances. (You literally slice and slice hundreds of times for the smaller pastas - like elbows and such.)
I would highly recommend this machine. I was impressed by its quality and usefulness. You will not regret your purchase with this one.
43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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I've always had good luck with this machine, and actually went on-line tonight to see if I could buy more of the extruding disks to make gnocchi, ziti, etc. When I saw the negative reviews I was shocked. I'm sure the folks that said they couldn't get it to extrude did slide open the shutter in the bottom--the shutter is closed while the stuff is mixing, and you slide it open to let the blade squeeze the pasta out to the extruder once it's mixed. And, if the mix is very dry, it sometimes forms a crust on the bottom that keeps the rest of the mix from squeezing through--open the machine up, break up the crust and add a little more water. BTW, there is nothing like the taste of freshly-made pasta.
I have no financial interest in any product I review.
I have no financial interest in any product I review.
44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
I am Italian and make fresh pasta at least once a week. When we bought our first electric pasta machine (Popeil) I was simply thrilled at the ease and quickness of the process. But these first machines were unable to withstand real use- we burned out motors, had parts fail, and went through 3 machines over 10 years before I finally decided to 'bite the bullet" and but a higher caliber (and priced) machine. We've had it about 6 weeks now and I have to say it was definitely worth it. Easy to use, clean, strong - seems like it may be able to take on my family use!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Patience required
I've done all the research, and the Lello was the machine that I chose. I read the instructions thoroughly. I made my first batch of linguini on Saturday. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Susan Reed
The worst machine ever build in the history of man
Not only does this machine not prepare pasta properly, it is impossible to clean!!! I have used it once and I promise you,,,I will never use it again. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Harry Keaton
Mamma Mia!
This was a Christmas gift, and I had been putting off trying it. Yesterday was the day. I read all the reviews, and the manual that comes with the machine. I was ready. Read more
Published 3 months ago by cookn8r
This is a good machine.
We purchased the Lello Pasta Maker 2200 recently after a bit of research into which machines are currently available. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Paul S Bachorik
It's True! Homemade pasta is great!
So, the first gift I gave my wife this Christmas was a car battery. Lucky timing! The second gift was this pasta maker. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jon L. Sweigart
I recommend it
This is my second pasta maker. I had my 1st one for years but recently broke it because my dough was too tough and it snapped the plastic. So I read the reviews and tried this one. Read more
Published 6 months ago by CougFan2011
Lello 2720
I found this pasta maker very usefull. It is of sturdy built, works well if you follow the instructions and is very easy to clean. Assembling and disassemly is quite easy. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Widdie
It works as described, just follow the directions.
I'm not sure why so many people had problems with this unit. The first time I used it, it worked almost perfectly. In 1 batch, it makes enough pasta for about 6 people. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ubiquity Man
A very good product
After length research, I bought this product for home-made fresh pasta. It is very heavy, and scratched my wooden dinner table top when I put it on for the first look. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Wok user
Error in specifications
Chances of the motor on this being 1300 watts as described are none and non-existent. It's big brother (Lello 2730 3000 Pro Pastamaster ) is rated at 300 watts. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Brian McGuire
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