Philips Kitchen Appliances Compact Pasta and Noodle Maker, Viva Collection, Comes with 3 Default Classic Pasta Shaping Discs, Fully Automatic, Recipe Book, Small, Black (HR2371/05)

If you’ve always wanted to make fresh pasta at home but couldn’t be bothered with all the mess and effort, the Philips Compact Pasta and Noodle Maker might just be your new best friend. This fully automatic machine is designed to quickly prepare your favorite pasta and noodles with minimal effort. It comes with three classic shaping discs (Spaghetti, Penne, and Fettuccine), so you can make a variety of delicious pasta dishes in no time.Pros:1. Fully Automatic: You don’t have to be a pasta pro to make restaurant-quality dishes with this machine. Just add ingredients, press a button, and let the machine do the work. It’s as easy as it gets.2. Three Shaping Discs: The included shaping discs (Spaghetti, Penne, and Fettuccine) allow for a variety of pasta options, so you can mix things up based on your mood.3. Compact Design: It’s small enough to fit on most countertops without taking up too much space. Perfect for people with smaller kitchens or those who don’t want to clutter up their space with a big machine.4. Recipe Book Included: The included recipe book gives you a range of pasta options to try out, so you can get creative with your dishes.5. Easy to Clean: After making your pasta, the cleaning process is a breeze. The parts are detachable and dishwasher-safe, so no fuss or mess.Cons:1. Limited Shape Options: While the three discs are great for classic pasta shapes, more adventurous home chefs might find the lack of additional discs limiting.2. Requires Ingredients in the Right Proportions: While the machine is automatic, it works best when you use the right proportions of ingredients. If you’re unfamiliar with pasta-making, you might need to experiment a bit to get the perfect texture.3. May not be Best for Those with Special Dietary Needs: While this machine works wonders with traditional ingredients, if you need gluten-free, low-carb, or other specialty pastas, you may need to look for a machine that can handle these ingredients more effectively.In short, the Philips Compact Pasta and Noodle Maker is perfect for anyone who loves fresh pasta but wants to avoid the hassle of making it by hand. With its easy operation, simple clean-up, and versatile shaping discs, you’ll be whipping up delicious dishes in no time. Just be ready to experiment with ingredients to find your perfect pasta!

This is a pretty amazing gizmo. It whips up a batch of pasta in nearly no time. The stuff cooks faster than store bought. It all cleans up in the dishwasher. Way less hassle to use than we expected !!There are a few tricks you learn pretty quickly. The first stuff it extrudes will be bit wonky looking. Cut it off and toss it back in the hopper. The mix cycle may or may not be long enough. Three minutes is pretty quick. You can do a power cycle to double the kneed time. You also can pause the process for 20 minutes (if you have the time) to let the dough rest. Is the double mix and rest stuff needed? That is very much up to you.Now, if we just could get Amazon to stock more varieties of coarse grind semolina flour :) :)

I have used the Philips Viva Pasta Maker twice now. Here are my thoughts:Q: Is it easy to use?A: Absolutely. You weigh in the flour, add eggs and water, and press a button. Within 3 minutes the pasta will start to squeeze out. You now need to cut it to the desired length, which for spaghetti means cutting it every minute or so. The full run for a double batch (400g) is about 10-15 minutes. I make the sauce while it's working.Q: Is it easy to clean?A: Kinda. Everything is machine washable, and it is easy enough to disassemble. That being said, there are a quite a few pieces that need to be dissembled, cleaned and reassembled for every use. Still this is easy enough so that cleaning isn't an issue preventing me from using the pasta maker.Q: Does it work well?A: Yes. Follow the instructions and you'll get good fresh pasta. That being said, I still feel a difference in taste/texture compared to the very best handmade pasta- but that might just be a question of dialing in the recipe. It really does work.So am I happy with it? do I recommend it? Yes. If you eat pasta often enough, this is fantastic, easy to use, and works very well.