Must have attachment for pasta making.
I love to make homemade pasta and ordered this attachment for my Kitchen Aid to help the process go quicker. I have used the FOHERE attachment three times now when making pasta, and it works really well. The attachment has made my pasta making so much easier. If you are deciding between this and the expensive 3-piece sets, here is the breakdown of why this is better value:This is a 3-in-1 unit, meaning the roller, spaghetti cutter, and fettuccine cutter are all in one block. You can make:• Long Noodles: Perfect Spaghetti (thin/cylindrical) and Fettuccine (wider ribbons).• Pasta Sheets: Use the roller to make sheets for Lasagna, or hand-cut them for Pappardelle.• Filled Pasta: The sheets are perfect for Ravioli, Tortellini, and Dumplings/Wonton wrappers.• Other: I have seen that you can use the roller setting for other doughs such as pierogi, Empanada and Taco shells.Thickness & PrecisionThe dial has seven adjustable thickness settings, ranging from 0.03 inch to 0.28 inch (1mm to 7mm).• Setting 1-3: Great for thick "kluski" style noodles or thicker pierogi dough.• Setting 4-5: The sweet spot for standard lasagna and fettuccine.• Setting 6-7: It gets paper-thin—perfect for delicate ravioli where you want the filling to shine through without a doughy edge.Cleaning & Maintenance:This is not safe to clean in the dishwasher.For best results: Let the attachment air dry for about an hour after use. This makes any stuck dough brittle. Then, use the included cleaning brush to flick the crumbs out. It is quite easy once you get the hang of it.How it compares to other brands:1. Price: Excellent value and lower in cost than the brand name.2. Convenience: The official brand usually comes as three separate attachments. That means you must stop the mixer, unscrew the roller, put on the cutter, and restart. With this unit, you just move the dough from one slot to the next. It is a massive time saver.3. Build: It is a solid 3.9 lbs. It does not feel like "cheap plastic “the rollers are food-grade metal and feel durable.Final Verdict: If you want restaurant-quality pasta without the "brand-name tax," this is the best accessory you can buy for your mixer.