KitchenAid KPRA Pasta Roller and cutter for Spaghetti and Fettuccine

Such a perfect purchase. Makes the pasta making process so much faster and easier. Sturdy and not too bulky or noisy. I’m looking for the different pasta shape attachments for my next pasta endeavor. You cannot beat the handmade vs store bought

Its a real kitchen aid so you its good.

After several uses since its purchase at the end of November 2023, the KitchenAid KPRA Pasta Roller and Cutter for Spaghetti and Fettuccine have proven to be a valuable addition to my kitchen arsenal. This set, designed and engineered by KitchenAid, is not just an attachment to my stand mixer; it's a transformative tool that elevates the pasta-making experience.The all-metal construction exudes quality and durability, assuring me that this product is built to last. The stainless-steel set, which includes a pasta roller, fettuccine cutter, and spaghetti cutter, feels robust and well-crafted. The attention to detail in the design is evident, and it's clear that KitchenAid has put thought into every aspect of this product.Using the pasta roller and cutter set has been a delight. The process of guiding sheets of dough to the desired thickness is seamless, thanks to the smooth operation of the roller. Switching between the roller and the cutters is straightforward, allowing for an efficient transition from rolling to cutting. The resulting pasta, whether it's thick pappardelle or delicate spaghetti, is uniformly cut and has an authentic, homemade quality that you just can't get from store-bought pasta.The set's compatibility with any KitchenAid Stand Mixer is a huge plus, making it a versatile tool that can be used with the mixer I already own. The multipurpose power hub attachment ensures that the set is not just an accessory but an integral part of the KitchenAid ecosystem.Cleaning the set is relatively easy, thanks to the included wooden cleaning brush and toothpicks. While it's not dishwasher safe, the cleaning process is not cumbersome and ensures that the set remains pristine for future use.In conclusion, the KitchenAid KPRA Pasta Roller and Cutter for Spaghetti and Fettuccine is a high-quality, durable, and user-friendly set that has made pasta making an enjoyable and rewarding experience. It's a product that I would recommend to anyone interested in taking their culinary skills to the next level. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to experiment with homemade pasta, this set will not disappoint.

November 9, 2011I have a very old Imperia pasta machine that I inherited from my mother. I began looking for a way to speed up the process even though it is motorized. I thought with my KitchenAid K45 and a pasta attachment, I could save a lot of time by making the sheets with one and cutting with other since alone both the Imperia and the mixer kit require moving the attachments back and forth between rolling and cutting.I read most of the reviews and noticed some concern about plastic gears. There are apparently two kits with the same KitchenAid model number [KPRA] on Amazon:ASIN: B00004SGFS [...] does not mention anything about the gears; but,ASIN: B000KPULR2 [...] states that the gears are steel. Whether this is actually the case is not obvious, so I contacted a manufacturer's rep on their chat exchange. She was not able to provide an answer.You also have to note that the cutters are different between the two. I wanted the one with the spaghetti cutter, and the prices are the same, so I ordered the latter.The kit arrived day before yesterday, and I noticed that it has a 5-3/4-inch roller/cutter width, whereas my Imperia would produce only a 4-inch width sheet. So, instead of using them both, I used the kit to roll out the sheets first and stacked them with plastic wrap in between. I then switched to the cutter and ran them all through at the same time. The batch I made up in just a few hours this morning was with a dozen eggs, which is a LOT of pasta.The KitchenAid KPRA [ASIN: B000KPULR2] performed flawlessly. Whereas the Imperia's motor had only a single speed, the mixer has ten, although anything above about three is difficult to manage. Also, the KitchenAid mixer has a much more powerful motor and performs effortlessly where the Imperia's motor labors. The KitchenAid is a LOT quieter also.Some reviewers had trouble with the noodles sticking together. This is because the dough is too wet or the surface of the sheets is too moist. Mixing the proper proportion of flour with the eggs and/or keeping the sheets well-dusted with flour solves that problem. First roll the sheet through thickness #1 and then fold in half lengthwise. Put it through a second time. Repeat the folding and rolling again until you have a roughly rectangular shape. Dust both sides liberally with flour and reduce thickness to #2. Repeat dusting and reducing until you reach the desired thickness. The spaghetti cutter forms a round noodle, so don't reduce it further than #4.I have not tried the flat noodle cutter yet.Bottom line: Based on the first use, "It's the berries," as my Italian mother would say, so I am well-satisfied and would recommend this kit to anyone interested in home-made pasta that is easy to make.Update, November 24, 2012Finally got around to using the flat noodle cutter. It is really too wide for my taste, since the noodles expand as they cook. They end up about 3/8 inch wide. Also, I used a #5 setting on the rollers for the thickness, and it turned out to be a little too thick, so next time I'll go with #6. You will have to experiment with different settings to get them as you prefer.Tried to find a cutter with a width between the spaghetti and the fettuccine, but Kitchen Aid doesn't offer one.