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)

I have been wanting to make my own pasta for many years now but felt doing it by hand or with one of those manual roller machines would be too time consuming. Therefore, once I learned about extruders, I have been obsessing over what pasta maker to buy. Over one year ago I ordered an off brand maker and decided to return it without trying it because I have since learned the Philips pasta makers are highly rated. In addition to this one, I've researched the Philips 7000 Series Pasta Maker and the Philips Artisan Smart Pasta & Noodle Maker (which is only available at one high-end kitchen brand store). I also read all the reviews from all the sites, including the Philips site and Amazon and even watched a few YouTube videos. In the end, this pasta maker is the right balance for me because I am only cooking for myself and do not want to freeze pasta or make large quantities. However, large quantities can be made with this maker but it has to be done in batches. It is really designed for 2-3 people unless a recipe is doubled, which is possible to do in one churning session. It has a small footprint and comes with three discs for the three types of pastas most people use (spaghetti, fettuccine, and penne). In the box is the unit, three discs, one recipe book, one instruction book, two measuring cups (one for dry and one for liquids), a cleaning wand, and a cleaning tool that also doubles as a cutter. The liquid cup has two sides and it is important to know which side to use. Side A is for when only all purpose flour is used and Side B is when a mixture of other flours are used. I used a simple recipe of 200 grams of King Arthur Pasta Flour Blend and 75ml of liquid on the Side B side of the liquid measuring cup. The liquid was one egg topped off with water until 75ml was reached. I then beat the liquid with a fork until it was mixed. I just got this today and less than one hour later had a two person spaghetti meal that I ate all by myself. Because I reviewed everyone's videos and read a lot of reviews, I knew that the dough had to be crumbly, although I do think mine was a hairline too crumbly. After setting up the machine correctly, I then put the flour in the mixing chamber, covered the chamber with the lid, and turned on the pasta maker. As it was churning, I poured the liquid through the two tiny slits in the clear top ever so slowly. It must be done slowly. The texture of the dough must be crumbly and not mixed like one would expect when making bread or pizza dough. Nevertheless, after about 10 minutes I had about 2.5 servings of pasta. I immediately cooked it for 3 minutes in a pot of salted boiling water and then drained it (see photos). It was a simple spaghetti dish dressed with olive oil and grated cheese; however, it tasted much more delicious than store bought pasta to me. I am absolutely ecstatic that I was able to create my own pasta in minutes. Clean-up was not too bad. I remembered from reading reviews that it is important to let the pasta flour mixture dry on all the implements first before cleaning. I then used my fingers to pull and scrap off the dough. The dough just flaked or peeled off depending on which parts I was cleaning. I then hand washed them in seconds once I had brushed off all the stuck on dough--see photos. The photo of the cutting board with dough on it is how much gunk I flaked off the parts. This does not include the small amount of dough I dumped out of the reservoir. Cleaning took me about 15 minutes. In summary, I am so happy with my purchase. This pasta extruder machine is a perfect size for small families or those who do not mind making pasta in batches. It also has a small footprint. As long as I use the measuring cups provided and measure the wet and dry ingredients EXACTLY, I know I'll get perfect results. I must remember that the mixed dough must be crumbly for this to work properly. I am still debating whether I will purchase the Philips Kitchen Appliances Philips Compact Pasta Maker 4-in-1 Accessory Shape Kit which includes the discs for Pappardelle, Tagliatelle, Angel Hair and Lasagna. Those discs are currently too expensive and I am unsure how much I'll use them. The three discs that come with this maker are good enough and I suppose I can improvise elbows by cutting the penne smaller because there doesn't seem to be any elbow disc available for this machine. The current price of $116.95 plus tax is reasonable for this. I do wish I purchased this when it was seventeen dollars cheaper but I had not made up my mind at that time.

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 love this machine! It is fully automatic and easy to clean. Also, easy to assemble and reassemble after cleaning. Make sure you clean leftover mix right away and follow measuring instructions exactly. I use a combination of all purpose flour and semolina flower with water and egg. Pasta turns out perfect every time and cuts very well. It's very sturdy, but not too heavy for me to carry from cupboard to counter.

I've owned a Marcato Atlas 150 pasta maker for quite some time, and so I'm familiar with making my own delicious noodles and pasta. I decided to give the Philips Compact Pasta Maker a try (versus it's big brother) because we're empty nesters and 2-4 servings would usually suffice for us. My first batch didn't turn out well at all. Instead of interpreting the instructions for liquid correctly, I added 80 mL of water plus an egg. What I got was a mixture that was far too moist and couldn't even extrude! It took quite a while to clean up the the pasta maker and remove the dough from the paddle and extruder. Not to be daunted, and recognizing my mistake, I tried again. My second batch was perfect. I used the basic recipe of 200 grams of flour to 80 mL (total) of liquid and the pasta started to extrude after about 3-4 minutes. It is a bit drier than what you'd expect if you've ever made pasta with a manual machine, but has the advantage of not sticking together when you trim it and place it on a plate or bowl. In addition, the dough doesn't need to "rest" for 30 minutes before processing, a definite time saver. The cooked pasta was delicious. I boil my pasta with a healthy dose of salt in the water, and it had a freshly made taste that went perfectly with a homemade tomato sauce and meatballs. Cooking time to al dente was approximately 5 minutes. I think cleanup of the machine parts is a bit more work than using a manual pasta maker. With my Marcato Atlas 150, I never have to do anything but quickly wipe it with a damp cloth and put it away for the next time. The Philips has several parts that need to be cleaned, and the shaping disk really has to be cleaned by hand with the attachments to the scrapper blade. I haven't tried using my dishwasher for cleanup, but the parts are supposed to be dishwasher-safe. Like most kitchen appliances, I suspect I'll get better at using the Philips Compact Pasta Maker as I use it more. It reminds me a bit of the first time, years ago, when I purchased a Robot Coupe food processor. The first few times it seemed like more work than it was worth, but now the Robot Coupe has earned a coveted place on my limited kitchen counter and helps me prepare meals every day. Here are some tips from one new user to another. 1. Weigh out the flour with a kitchen scale. I have an electronic kitchen scale from Amazon Inateck Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale, Stainless Steel, Accuracy 0.1 g (Measurement Range 0.5 g to 3 kg), 2 x AAA needed(not included) that measures grams or ounces. The plastic cup that is supplied by Philips is of limited use. 200 grams of flour mounds over the top and a level amount using this container is not an accurate measure. It makes more of a mess than is necessary. 2. The other plastic measure supplied with the machine is used for liquid. I have great eyesight and the markings are very difficult to interpret. Unlike a Pyrex or Anchor measuring cup where the markings are painted red on clear glass, the markings on the cup are simply molded into the container and are very difficult to read. Use a real measuring cup to measure out the quantity of liquid you're using and you'll have an easier time. 3. If you've ever made pasta dough manually, don't be fooled by the dough's consistency in the machine. The recommended basic recipe is the right ratio of flour to liquid. Making the dough too moist will result in a mess in the machine and a lot of cleanup. You're better off erring on the side of less liquid than more. I'll report back as I gain experience at using it. It would be nice if a pappardelle and lasagne shaper were available, but I understand that this is a new model for Philips and that those parts will be available in the future. UPDATE October 19, 2017: Tried making fettuccine with Red's Semolina flour. I weighed out 200 grams and added the egg and water (80 mls) and the result was excellent. It's not exactly the type of fettuccine I would make manually as it's definitely a bit thicker, but very tasty and disappeared from everyone's plate very quickly! UPDATE Friday, November 24, 2017: I have discovered that there are no other pasta disks for this machine as there are for the Philips HR2357. Disks made for HR2357 will NOT fit the compact pasta maker. I don't know why they're offered as add-ons on the same page, but believe me, they won't fit. Hopefully Philips will consider making this machine even better by adding a sheet and pappardelle disk. UPDATE Monday, January 13, 2020: Philips has released a few more dough shapers for angel hair, ravioli and lasagna. I bought them but have yet to try them. Also, I found that by following the recipe included with the machine when using semolina results in a better pasta. I was using all semolina. Philips suggests 150 grams of semolina and 50 grams of all purpose flour. After trying both, I agree. One last note. The pasta made with this machine is thicker and a bit doughier than commercial pasta or pasta that you can make with a standard pasta machine, like an Atlas. The difference is that you can control thickness in a manual pasta maker. With the Philips, you can only use the extruding faces, so there's no controlling the thickness of penne.

Ever since I have met my wife my entire way of cooking has had to change. She has celiacs disease and it is so bad she can't even touch regular flour without it entering her bloodstream...I used to think going Gluten Free was for Gwenyth Paltrow and her goop troop. But I have adjusted and just simply gotten used to eating crappy pasta. Because let's face it....gluten free pasta sucks. Until now. I ended up buying this because making Italian food is one of my favorite dishes to make...I miss the flour everywhere...I miss the warm pasta feel as you make it etc. But with gluten free pasta I was hovering dangerously close between cardboard and pasta so heavy that it would make some unladen Jewish bread seem like a chewy treat. ****THE REVIEW*** When I unboxed this thing I had my doubts. How in the hell was this thing going to make any kind of decent pasta. But my wife was excited again for pasta and so we just went for it. Pictured above is actually our first batch. You can literally still see the box and instructions on the right. Our first batch came out literally perfect. We used King Authors 1:1 gluten free flour. We ate a couple of noodles straight off that rack and they were amazing. Even better with some homemade sauce we had made just prior. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY AS IT IS WRITTEN IN THE PASTA MAKING KIT and for people like me that ignore that sentence because we know better let me say it again FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY AS IT IS WRITTEN IN THE PASTA MAKING KIT I seriously can't express this enough. Our second batch I decided I knew better. I changed the ratio based off another recipe I had been making hand made pasta with...put that recipe into the maker and it was total garbage...the first noodles to come out were almost as good as the first ones...then the ratio was off and not enough liquid for the rest of the flour and it ended up blocking up the mixer. I ended up throwing out the batch. I tried again using more eggs then what my recipe called for and the noodles weren't garbage ready but they were not the caliber I am used to serving in my house to guests...and then I went back to the recipe as it is on the website using the flour weight instead of cup measurements...and voila! Back to perfect noodles. again...shouting warning WEIGH YOUR FLOUR. DO NOT PACK IT INTO A MEASURING CUP...seriously. I did this wrong twice and forgot another time...your end result will almost always tell you how you messed up...now if Philips could make a fridge warning me I am putting the cereal into it instead of the milk I would appreciate it. Clean up is not so much fun...but seriously when is it ever...there is flour, egg, and mess everywhere and in every nook and cranny...while it is fairly easy to take apart and put back together...if you miss anything...the next time you take it out though it will be as if you left concrete inside of your machine. We have owned it about a month now and we have made 11 batches of pasta and only 3 were horrible...and all of those were my mistake. If you want gluten free pasta (I am sure regular pasta too but there is so much good pasta out there why make your own) that tastes amazing...with the ability to make almost ANY kind of pasta (lemon pepper pasta and tomato basil are our favorites so far) I seriously cannot recommend this enough.

On first try, this pasta maker was a delight to use. It was easy to measure ingredients, flip the switch, and wait for reasonably good homemade pasta to come out. Unfortunately, it's more fragile than an egg shell. After a couple of uses, I noticed the pasta maker struggling a bit when spitting out pasta. But the results were fine, and the pasta seemed right once it came out. I was extremely careful to follow the precise measurements laid out in the manual, as others have noted. On the fifth use, the pasta maker made a terrible grinding sound near the beginning of the process. The whole top half flipped off and fell on the floor, as if the gears had gotten stuck. I tried putting everything back together, but the motor had burned out. This appeared to be covered under the manufacturer warranty, so I contacted Philips. After three incredibly long months of "reviewing the case," they finally sent a replacement. Despite the circumstances, I was excited to have a pasta maker again. I measured flour, water, and egg and tried again. This time, I used ever so slightly more water in case there were any issues with hydration. About five minutes into the process, the machine attempted to spit out pasta, but nothing came out of the tube. It started making noises again. I immediately stopped the machine and attempted to disassemble the parts. I couldn't. The front pasta tube is stuck in place and won't come off. The plastic looks warped. I can't believe how cheap this thing is. It just doesn't work. For the amount of money this costs, I would expect to get several years of use at least. It's just garbage. I'm once again stuck with a giant $200 paper weight, but this time, I'm not waiting another three months for a replacement. It's going in the trash. Don't let this happen to you.

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!

We made all our bread with a bread machine now. Shipping Udons when everybody stays at home for lunch cost us a fortune. Organic spaghetti tastes OK if we fry it. So it seems that this machine will be a good choice if it works. I never believed the videos of making noodles. And it looked like a whole of extra junk to clean up. But this one is from Philips. And if I don't like it I can return it, most likely leaving it out at my door. I didn't think about economics before. The worse you can get is saving 23 cents per 200 g of noodles without the egg, for 2 to 3 people. This compares organic flour with organic spaghetti from Whole Foods, doesn't count electricity, water, and labor So it takes 1.9 years to break even if you make 200 g every day. If you add the organic egg, you are losing 19 cents per 200 g of noodles. But spaghetti doesn't have eggs. The disassembly and reassembly were easy. Except that the triangle marker on the spaghetti disc was so faint that I thought the manual was talking about something else. The process is so much easier than the bread machine. There is no confusion. Pour 200 g of flour into the chamber out of the way. Close the lid and then turn on the machine. And then pour an 80 ml total of egg plus water into the chamber slowly over the lid. There are only 80 ml of liquid so it can't take much time. There are only 200 g of flour so the whole process doesn't take much time either. I can't believe that the machine did it right the first time. There are no sensors. A simple motor is controlled by a program. But the machine makes spaghetti like a robot. A spaghetti isn't uniform across the length but the imperfection disappeared after cooking. If not cooking immediately, I would cover the spaghetti so it won't get dry easily. It will start stiffening up and may break when you move them. I boiled the basic spaghetti recipe for 8 minutes. It tastes like, well, spaghetti. You can put everything except the motor into the dishwasher. All the plastic is of good quality. They can be rinsed clean. There is a brush with a hard scrubber and a silicone soft scrubber to take out the few flours that are left behind. The flat cleaning tool is actually the metal pin in the middle, each end of which is used to clear holes on the discs. It's not Korean ramen, not authentic udon, but I've been there before settling on spaghetti now. I'm very happy with it. Perhaps I'll think of something that justifies me against ordering spaghetti on our weekly grocery order.

I purchased this machine and used it with the spaghetti and fettuccini dyes so far. Pros- made ideal pasta both times - small amount of dough left over from the extruding process & you can pause & scrape it into the mixing path if you want - reasonable mixing/extruding time - easy cleanup, even the discs - a small, compact machine Cons- stick to weighing your ingredients - yes, 100ml of water weighs 100gm - it was best to hand whisk the semolina with regular flour rather than dump both flours in & hope the machine will do a thorough dry mix -look carefully for the triangle marking when you align the extruder and tightening collar onto the machine.... it is barely visible - it is inconvenient to make multiple batches, the mixing chamber should be cleaned out each time Conclusion I'm happy. This is a good machine with really good results. I stuck with the basic flours & water no-egg mix, as any exotic ingredients would be lost under my sauces. I certainly wouldn't spend $100- $200 more for a larger capacity machine.

Excelente produto. Importante ler as instruções para, por exemplo, não despejar o trigo no lugar errado, não botar líquido antes do trigo, etc. Vários detalhes pequenos que podem estragar a execução. Com tudo entendido, porém, a coisa é simples, prática e rápida. Em uns 3 minutos o macarrão já começa a sair. Muito legal, rápido, prático e funcional. Super recomendo!!!

It was purchased at amazon.sg (Singapore). The country uses 220V/50Hz. The product is 120V/60Hz. There is no mention on product description about the voltage. Zero warnings on the purchasing process. How come?

This is the second time we buy this machine. There is a part that is wore out after 6 years and I cannot find the part even on Philip’s website. The machine is easy to use and easy to clean, the past it makes is better than we anywhere we can get.

Excelente aparato. La pasta está lista en unos 10-15 minutos a lo mucho. No recomiendo salirse de las proporciones de las recetas, puesto que la masa debe verse como arena mojada. Si le pones más líquido y te queda como una pasta normal, la máquina no lo podrá expulsar. Es de fácil instalación y limpieza. Yo prefiero esperar unos minutos a que los restos sequen para poder sacudir el depósito y ya después lavarlo bien sin tanto problema. Prepara máximo 400 g de pasta por vez. Muy adecuado para unas 4 o 5 personas. Eso sí, se calienta un poco si preparas pasta dos veces seguidas. No como para que explote, pero recomiendo darle unos minutos entre cada preparación. Estaría bien que incluyera una receta para fideos de arroz. No he podido encontrar la proporción.