Tips for Perfect Pasta, Suggested Roller Settings

Tips for Perfect Pasta

•Good pasta dough is firm and leathery to touch, but also pliable. It should never stick to your fingers or crumble and fall apart. Many factors, such as humidity, brand of flour used, and size of eggs, may affect dough consistency. To test for correct dough consistency, pinch a small amount of dough together after mixing with the flat beater. If the dough stays together without sticking to your fingers, it should work well. It may be necessary to add a small amount of flour or water to reach correct dough consistency.

•Pastas can be either dried or frozen for future use. To dry, lay strands of pasta in a single layer on a towel or drying rack, and completely air dry. Store dried pasta in an airtight container. To freeze, let pasta air- dry for one hour before freezing in an airtight container. It is not necessary to separate strands of pasta before freezing, just dust with flour and form into “nests.”

Suggested Roller Settings

Roller Setting	Uses
1 or 2	Kneading and thinning dough
3	Thick “kluski”-type egg noodles
4	Egg noodles
4 or 5	Lasagna noodles, fettuccine, spaghetti, and ravioli
6 or 7	Tortellini, thin fettuccine, and linguine fini
7 or 8	Very thin “angel-hair”- type pasta/capellini or
	very fine linguine

KPSA specifications

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The KPSA attachment is equipped with a powerful motor that harnesses the strength of the KitchenAid stand mixer. This technology ensures efficient processing of even tough ingredients, reducing prep time and making cooking more accessible. This feature is particularly beneficial for busy individuals looking to streamline their meal preparations without compromising on quality.

Another key characteristic of the KitchenAid KPSA is its ease of use and compatibility with several KitchenAid mixers. The attachment seamlessly connects to the mixer’s power hub, allowing users to take advantage of the mixer’s power for processing tasks. This design enhances convenience, as it negates the need for separate appliances cluttering the kitchen countertop.

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