On Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:20:44 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:59:41 -0800 (PST), deadgoose
> wrote:
>
>>You can get a pasta extruder and accessories that fit on the power
>>takeoff of a Kitchen Aide mixer. Same as the hand crank, but no
>>cranking.
>
>
>KitchenAid has two models available. One is a roller type that works
>very well. Similar to the Atlas machine, it makes wide sheets or cuts
>them to narrow like linguini or fettuccini.
>
>They have an extruder model, but I've never used it or seen it other
>than at a web site. KA makes generally good products though.

I love my KA mixer-- and the grinder, shredder, and food mill
attachments. I've used the extruder twice. Then I bought a
hand cranked pasta press [the roller type] at a garage sale for $10.

Now I use that and make great pasta with a minimum of fuss. There
might be a use for the KA extruder someday-- but there is no
comparison between the type of pasta you make with an extruder or a
roller.

>
>Look for a 20% off coupon from Bed Bath & Beyond and buy it there.

Or catch a [frequent] sale on Amazon. [and I'd buy a used or
refurbed 'pro' model instead of the low end KA]

Jim