Guest guest Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 I have been wanting a pasta maker so that I can make my own pasta, but couldn't see spending as much money as they cost. I posted a wanted message on Freecycle a week ago and got no response until yesterday. A lady replied that she just got back from Vacation and saw the message and wanted to know if I still wanted one. I am now the very blessed and pleased owner of a used once pasta maker with a ravioli attachment. It was a gift and she tried it once and said it was to much trouble cause she doesn't like pasta much anyway. She never planned to so she gave it to me. Unfortunately it doesn't have direction, but I figure I can just make some dough and give it a try. I am so jazzed about it. I love ravioli and realy want to make my own at home and now I can. Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Katie, You may be able to get the directions online on the manufacturers website. I have done this before. I know if the dough is too stiff, you can damage the machine (at least mine says that). Good luck, ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ .·´ -:¦:- Terri -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´ On Mar 15, 2008, at 9:27 PM, cozycate wrote: > I have been wanting a pasta maker so that I can make my own pasta, but > couldn't see spending as much money as they cost. I posted a wanted > message on Freecycle a week ago and got no response until yesterday. > A lady replied that she just got back from Vacation and saw the > message and wanted to know if I still wanted one. > I am now the very blessed and pleased owner of a used once pasta maker > with a ravioli attachment. It was a gift and she tried it once and > said it was to much trouble cause she doesn't like pasta much anyway. > She never planned to so she gave it to me. Unfortunately it doesn't > have direction, but I figure I can just make some dough and give it a > try. > I am so jazzed about it. I love ravioli and realy want to make my own > at home and now I can. > Katie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Katie.... That is great...what a wonderful gift from a generous person. When you get ready to try it out, I can help you in your recipe for the pasta dough and basically how to use it. I have an Atlas Pasta Maker....hand crank....that I have had for about 25 years and it still has the little booklet in the box, I believe. If I were you, I would a search for ......pasta making book....on ebay. I have two....one is a Sunset book, I think...I would have to get the other one out to see but I am sure you could get a book fairly cheap on ebay.....or check craigslist.org. Nancy c. I have been wanting a pasta maker so that I can make my own pasta, but couldn't see spending as much money as they cost. I posted a wanted message on Freecycle a week ago and got no response until yesterday. A lady replied that she just got back from Vacation and saw the message and wanted to know if I still wanted one. I am now the very blessed and pleased owner of a used once pasta maker with a ravioli attachment. It was a gift and she tried it once and said it was to much trouble cause she doesn't like pasta much anyway. She never planned to so she gave it to me. Unfortunately it doesn't have direction, but I figure I can just make some dough and give it a try. I am so jazzed about it. I love ravioli and realy want to make my own at home and now I can. Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 I found one recipe that calls for 5 eggs and 5 pounds of wheat flour. I was thinking to look for another. I would be very interested in your pasta recipies and also for fillings. I figured I would just fcook up something with spinach and muchrooms, but a real recipe would be wonderful. I am planning to use it tomeorrow. Katie cihank <nancihank wrote: Katie.... That is great...what a wonderful gift from a generous person. When you get ready to try it out, I can help you in your recipe for the pasta dough and basically how to use it. I have an Atlas Pasta Maker....hand crank....that I have had for about 25 years and it still has the little booklet in the box, I believe. If I were you, I would a search for .......pasta making book....on ebay. I have two....one is a Sunset book, I think...I would have to get the other one out to see but I am sure you could get a book fairly cheap on ebay.....or check craigslist.org. Nancy c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Do you have a recipe you would share? Katie-- In , Terri Partyka <tpartyka wrote: > > Katie, > > You may be able to get the directions online on the manufacturers > website. I have done this before. I know if the dough is too stiff, > you can damage the machine (at least mine says that). > > Good luck, > > ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) > ((¸¸.·´ .·´ -:¦:- Terri > -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Hi Katie..... What kind of pasta are you wanting to make? I have some recipes for the actual pasta dough and have some recipes for pasta fillings and for sauces. I forgot to tell you....my Atlas does not have a ravioli attachment but I have one you use to make ravioli by hand and also several ravioli stamps. I wonder if you can find the directions on line if you google the name of the pasta maker? I usually use semolina flour as it gives the best consistency for making the pasta but you can use other flours. I have found it you use all whole wheat, unless it is very finely ground, it is a little harder to work with because of the grain of the flour. Nancy C. I found one recipe that calls for 5 eggs and 5 pounds of wheat flour. I was thinking to look for another. I would be very interested in your pasta recipies and also for fillings. I figured I would just fcook up something with spinach and muchrooms, but a real recipe would be wonderful. I am planning to use it tomeorrow. Katie cihank <nancihank wrote: Katie.... That is great...what a wonderful gift from a generous person. When you get ready to try it out, I can help you in your recipe for the pasta dough and basically how to use it. I have an Atlas Pasta Maker....hand crank....that I have had for about 25 years and it still has the little booklet in the box, I believe. If I were you, I would a search for ......pasta making book....on ebay. I have two....one is a Sunset book, I think...I would have to get the other one out to see but I am sure you could get a book fairly cheap on ebay.....or check craigslist.org. Nancy c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Making Pasta with a Pasta Maker (Hand crank style) Mixing: Mix the dough by hand. Kneading: Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. With the heel of your hand, gently but firmly push the dough away from you. Give it a 1/4 turn. Grasp the portion of the dough farthest away from you and fold it towards you. Continue pushing, turning and folding until the dough is rough-looking. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest 10 minutes or start to roll immediately. Divide the dough into 3 or 4 balls. Place all but one ball in a plastic bag to prevent them from drying out. Slightly flatten the one ball of dough by hand and put it through the plain rollers on the widest setting of the pasta maker. Lightly dust the dough with flour as needed. Fold it into thirds, over like an paper to put in an envelope.....and repeat the rolling and folding 8 to 10 times until the dough is smooth and elastic. Rolling: Reduce the space between the rollers by 1 setting. Continue rolling the dough through the pasta maker and reducing the space between the rollers, omitting folding into thirds. The sheets of pasta will become thinner and longer; cut them in half crosswise for easier handling. Roll the dough until it is about 1/16 inch thick or to the desired thickness, depending on the type of pasta your are making. Place the sheets of dough on lightly floured dry cloth towels. Let them rest uncovered for 15 minutes. Repeat with the remaining balls of dough. Cutting: Put sheets of dough through the desired cutting rollers. Spread the cut pieces on a dry cloth towel or over a wooden dowel. Let them stand uncovered 15 to 30 minutes before cooking or 3 to 4 hours to dry completely before storing. Hope this helps you out in your new endeavor. It is easier with pictures. This book is titled " Sophia Kay's Pasta Cookery " ....1979, Fisher Publishing, Inc. My copy is about falling apart! Have fun! Nancy C. I found one recipe that calls for 5 eggs and 5 pounds of wheat flour. I was thinking to look for another. I would be very interested in your pasta recipies and also for fillings. I figured I would just fcook up something with spinach and muchrooms, but a real recipe would be wonderful. I am planning to use it tomeorrow. Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 I'll have to dig it out. I have to admit I haven't used my pasta maker in a loooong time. ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ .·´ -:¦:- Terri -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´ On Mar 16, 2008, at 2:49 AM, cozycate wrote: > Do you have a recipe you would share? > Katie-- > > In , Terri Partyka <tpartyka > wrote: > > > > Katie, > > > > You may be able to get the directions online on the manufacturers > > website. I have done this before. I know if the dough is too > stiff, > > you can damage the machine (at least mine says that). > > > > Good luck, > > > > ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) > > ((¸¸.·´ .·´ -:¦:- Terri > > -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´ > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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