cybercat > wrote:

>"Anthony Ferrante" > wrote in message

>>I have never had freshly made pasta noodles, but after watching all
>> the time and effort it takes to make it, I think I will stick with the
>> stuff from the store

>My sister used to make this regularly, and I can tell you, it is just that
>involved. The end product, to me, was so-so. It never seemed to be
>al dente, though her cooking times were low.

Yes, that would be the main problem with fresh pasta -- it's too
soft for dishes that are better with al dente pasta.

Try making macaroni and cheese with fresh pasta and having it
not come out a globular mess.

Steve