KitchenAid Pasta Making Attachment - 5KSMPEXTA

KitchenAid Pasta Maker Attachment - 5KSMPEXTA

The KitchenAid 5KSMPEXTA pasta maker attachment works with the power of the KitchenAid stand mixer to prepare pasta in different shapes from fresh dough. Thanks to its 6 interchangeable pasta plates, spaghetti, bucatini, rigatoni, fusilli, large macaroni and small macaroni can be prepared with a single attachment. Used by fitting it to the mixer's attachment hub, the product makes fresh pasta production practical in the home kitchen.

With the built-in wire cutter, pasta is cut to the desired length, so the same length of pasta is obtained in every portion. The dough pusher helps feed the dough into the hopper in a controlled way. The attachment and all its parts are kept neatly in their own storage case.

How Does the Pasta Maker Attachment Work?

The attachment is fitted to the hub on the front of the mixer and runs on the mixer's motor. The dough fed into the hopper is pushed toward the plate by the auger inside and comes out in pasta form according to the shape of the plate. Unlike rolling out and cutting dough with a roller, this method also allows hollow and twisted pasta shapes to be prepared.

You can watch how the pasta attachment is used in the relevant section of Mutbex's KitchenAid accessories video. The video also introduces the ice cream maker, food grinder, slow juicer and slicer attachments.

Easy Cleaning and Storage

The stainless steel cleaning tool included in the package makes it easy to remove dough left on the press body and plates. The auger, pasta ring and combination tool are dishwasher safe. The storage case makes it easier to keep the plates and parts together.

The attachment is compatible with household KitchenAid stand mixers. You can browse mixer models in our KitchenAid mixers category.

Key Features

• Pasta Varieties: Spaghetti, bucatini, rigatoni, fusilli, large macaroni, small macaroni
• Number of Plates: 6, interchangeable
• Cutting: Built-in wire cutter allowing length adjustment
• Cleaning: Stainless steel cleaning tool, dishwasher-safe auger, pasta ring and combination tool
• Storage: Storage case for all parts
• Compatibility: Household KitchenAid stand mixers

Which Plate Makes Which Pasta?

Each pasta shape holds sauce differently. For this reason, the plate can be chosen according to the sauce with which the pasta will be served. The table below summarizes the uses generally preferred for the pasta varieties that can be made with the attachment.

Points to Consider When Preparing Fresh Pasta Dough

When preparing pasta with the extrusion method, the consistency of the dough directly affects the result. A drier and firmer dough is needed compared with dough rolled out with a roller. Dough that is too soft may stick together as it comes out of the plate and may not hold its shape.

• Flour, semolina and eggs are mixed with the stand mixer's flat beater.
• The dough is brought to a dry consistency that holds together when squeezed but remains crumbly.
• The dough is fed into the hopper in small pieces and guided with the dough pusher.
• The pasta is cut to the desired length with the built-in wire cutter.
• The prepared pasta is lightly floured to prevent sticking and either rested or cooked immediately.

Fresh pasta cooks faster than dried pasta. Cooking time varies depending on the thickness of the pasta and how dry the dough is.

Box Contents

• Pasta Press: 1 piece
• Dough Pusher: 1 piece
• Pasta Plates: 6 pieces
• Cleaning Tool: 1 piece, stainless steel

Technical Specifications

• Model: 5KSMPEXTA
• Product Type: Stand mixer pasta press attachment
• Brand: KitchenAid

Pasta Roller and Cutter Set

While the pasta maker attachment prepares shaped pasta by extrusion, roller attachments are used for flat pasta and dough sheets. The KitchenAid 3-Piece Pasta Roller and Cutter Set rolls out dough sheets 15 cm wide in 8 different thicknesses and cuts spaghetti and fettuccine.

When the two attachments are used together, different pasta types such as lasagna, fettuccine and rigatoni can be prepared with the same mixer. The KitchenAid Pasta Sheet Roller Attachment is also available for rolling out dough sheets only.

KitchenAid Stand Mixer

The pasta maker attachment runs on the motor power of the KitchenAid stand mixer. For example, the KitchenAid Artisan 5.6 L Stand Mixer, with its all-metal body and 11 speed settings, can be used both for preparing pasta dough and for running the attachment.

Having the mixer's motor located in the head ensures there is no loss of power between the motor and the accessories. The Artisan 5.6 L stand mixer is introduced in detail in Mutbex's review video.

Sifter and Scale Accessory

Adjusting the ratio of flour and semolina correctly in pasta dough helps the dough take shape properly in the press. The KitchenAid Sifter and Scale Accessory sifts dry ingredients and measures them by weight with its integrated digital scale, adding them directly into the mixer bowl.

Other attachments are listed in the KitchenAid accessories and attachments category.

How the Pasta Maker Attachment Contributes to Daily Use

Frequently Asked Questions

Which mixers is the pasta maker attachment compatible with?

The attachment is compatible with household KitchenAid stand mixers. It is used by fitting it to the attachment hub on the front of the mixer. Mixer models are listed in the KitchenAid mixers category.

How many types of pasta can be made with the attachment?

Six types of pasta can be prepared with the attachment. Thanks to the interchangeable plates, spaghetti, bucatini, rigatoni, fusilli, large macaroni and small macaroni can be made. All plates are kept in the storage case supplied with the product.

Is the pasta maker attachment dishwasher safe?

Yes, the auger, pasta ring and combination tool are dishwasher safe. Dough left on the plates is removed with the stainless steel cleaning tool included in the package. For cleaning other parts, it is recommended to follow the instructions in the user manual.

What is the difference between the pasta roller and the pasta maker attachment?

The pasta roller rolls dough into flat sheets and cuts ribbon pasta. The pasta maker attachment, on the other hand, passes the dough through a plate to make shaped pasta such as rigatoni and fusilli. Using the two attachments together provides a wider variety of pasta.

What should the dough be like for the pasta press?

With the extrusion method, the dough needs to be dry and crumbly. Dough that is too soft may stick as it comes out of the plate and may not hold its shape. The dough should be prepared so that it holds together when squeezed but does not stick to the hands.