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Default Pasta Express Machine any good? Worth it?

On Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:47:22 -0500, "Kswck" >
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>"merryb" > wrote in message
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>On Feb 28, 6:42 am, Anthony Ferrante >
>wrote:
>> After having seen a post within this NG re a Pasta Express Machine, I
>> decided to check it out and see that it is the same machine I have
>> seen on infomericals, under various names. I love pasta, but are these
>> machines any good or is making fresh pasta worth the time it takes to
>> do so?
>>
>> For those who own these or have, I would love to read your opinions on
>> this pasta maker.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Anthony

>
>Hi Anthony!
> From what I understand, most of the pasta machines that extrude the
>pasta are worthless. A roller type is what I use with good luck...
>
>They get all mucked up quickly. An ounce of moisture after you wash them,
>you're dead.
>

I appreciate your input, but I know the way you like to make fresh
pasta requires much more work. Is the taste difference that noticeable
to make worth all that effort?

Thanks,
Anthony