There is something undeniably magical about fresh, homemade pasta. While a box of dried spaghetti is convenient, it cannot compete with the silky texture and rich, golden flavor of dough made from scratch. If you have a Kenwood stand mixer on your counter, you are already halfway to an authentic Italian feast.
Why Go Fresh?
Homemade pasta is more than just a meal; it’s an upgrade to your culinary lifestyle:
- Simple Ingredients: Traditional dough requires just flour, eggs, and a pinch of salt.
- Superior Flavor: The inclusion of fresh eggs creates a rich profile that shines in simple butter or oil-based sauces.
- Nutritional Boost: Fresh pasta is naturally higher in protein than many dried varieties thanks to those fresh eggs.
The Kenwood Advantage: Letting the Machine Take the Strain
Making pasta by hand can be intimidating, but your stand mixer removes the "workout" from the process.
1. The Perfect Knead
The secret to elastic pasta is developing gluten. Instead of kneading by hand for 10 minutes, use your Kenwood Dough Hook. Mix your ingredients on speed 1-2 for approximately 2-3 minutes until you have a smooth, firm dough.
2. Effortless Rolling
Rolling dough to a paper-thin consistency with a rolling pin is a challenge even for professionals. The Kenwood Pasta Roller KAX980ME turns this into a seamless task:
- Durable Design: Featuring a heavy-duty stainless steel body, it’s built for longevity.
- Precision Control: With 10 adjustable thickness settings, you can go from thick lasagne sheets to delicate ravioli skins with a simple turn of a dial.
- Wide Surface: The XL Pasta Roller KAX99.0AME offers a 22cm width, making it easier to produce large quantities of dough quickly.
Beyond the Sheet: Precision Cutting and Extruding.
Once you have mastered the flat sheet, it’s time to explore specific shapes that hold sauce perfectly.
Professional Cutting
For consistent noodles without the manual slicing, Kenwood offers a wide variety of dedicated cutters that attach directly to the slow-speed outlet. While the Fettuccine Cutter is a classic favorite, there are many more options to expand your pasta repertoire:
- Spaghetti: Create classic, uniform strands with the Spaghetti Cutter KAX984ME.
- Tagliolini: For a thinner, more delicate ribbon, the Tagliolini Cutter KAX982ME is ideal.
- Trenette: Perfect for pesto, the Trenette Cutter KAX983ME creates the traditional flat, narrow noodle.
- Ravioli: If you love filled pasta, the Ravioli Maker KAX93.A0ME simplifies the process of creating consistent, sealed parcels.
Durable & Easy Clean: These cutters feature heavy-duty stainless steel bodies and integrated side rings to prevent flour and dough entrapment.
The Power of Extrusion
If you prefer shapes like macaroni, rigatoni, or fusilli, the Kenwood Pasta Extruder KAX92.A0ME is your go-to tool.
- Authentic Texture: High-quality bronze dies give the pasta a rough, textured surface, which is essential for holding onto heavy sauces.
- Versatile Shapes: While it typically includes a die for Macaroni Rigati, you can expand your collection with our various other dies to create a full Italian menu.
- Easy Assembly: Simply insert the scroll, secure your chosen die with the nut, and feed your dough through the hopper.
Master the Technique
To get the best results with your Kenwood Pasta Roller:
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Rest Your Dough: Always let your dough rest for at least 15–20 minutes before rolling. This relaxes the gluten and prevents the pasta from "shrinking" back.
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Start Wide: Set your roller to setting '0' or '1'. Pass the dough through several times, folding it in half between passes to achieve a perfectly smooth surface.
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Work Gradually: Move through the settings one by one until you reach your desired thinness. For most noodles like tagliatelle, settings 5 to 7 are ideal.
Whether you're crafting a complex lasagne or a quick nest of fettuccine, your Kenwood tools ensure your pasta is as authentic as any Italian trattoria. So, dust off that flour, grab your eggs, and start rolling!
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