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!

I purchased this via Amazon Warehouse, where it was flagged as new. Nope. Not even close. It came in ziploc bags and was very much used. Disappointing. However, I hate returning things, so I cleaned it up. I found a gluten-free pasta recipe on the Philips site and was disappointed that one did not come in the included recipe book. No problem- just used what was on the site. It drives me crazy when a recipe says 2 eggs and does not stipulate the size or overall grams, particularly since a few grams off can mess up the pasta.Regardless, my first batch came out just fine, although I think maybe a bit more liquid was in order. YOU MUST WEIGH TO THE GRAM AND FOLLOW THEIR RECIPES WHEN YOU FIRST START!!!! I cannot emphasize this enough: if you are off even a little, it may not work at all for you. Turn the dial and hit play. Just dump in the flour and slowly pour in the egg mixture. It automatically mixes. It then beeps just before it extrudes, which is only a few minutes (3ish). Be prepared to stand there to cut the pasta until the entire batch is extruded. Since it is so fast, boil your water before putting the flour in the machine. The pasta was cooked in 3 minutes. I was happily surprised at how much I liked the pasta, especially since the trash gluten-free options that are so expensive tend to be pretty bad. The clean-up is a breeze- top shelf of your dishwasher. It couldn't be easier! I can make fresh pasta and cook it faster than a box of dried pasta. Love it!! This works well for 2 people. If you have a family, get the bigger model. I love the small footprint, and it is light, so easy to store and pull out. The little drawer on it holds the other 2 discs, and it has 3 discs included. I will pick up the extra disc, as I see myself using this a ton!

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.