Cuisinart SPECIALTY Collection, CTG-00-PM Instruction And Recipe Booklet

Instruction and Recipe Booklet
CTG-00-PM
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the instruction book carefully before using.
SPECIALTY Collection
PASTA MAKER
CONTENTS
Use and Care ................................................ 3
Rolling Pasta Sheets .......................................... 3
Making Fettuccine or Spaghetti................................. 5
Tips and Hints................................................ 5
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Recipes .................................................. 8–19
Product Registration ..................................... 20–23
Adjustable thickness dial
USE AND CARE
DO NOT WASH, RINSE, OR SUBMERGE in water.
1. Use the cleaning brush to dust off excess flour.
2. Allow any residual dough on the attachment to dry before removing it with cleaning brush.
ROLLING PASTA SHEETS
1. Prepare pasta dough as directed by recipe.
2. After dough has rested and is ready to roll, cut the dough into four pieces, about 2½ ounces each. Cover dough with plastic wrap or a damp paper towel so it doesn’t dry out.
3. Flatten one piece of dough into a disc about 3 inches wide and ¼ inch thick. Set roller to Setting 1 (figure 1). Insert the disc into the roller
2mm Spaghetti cutter
Rolling handle
Pasta roller
6.5mm Fettucine cutter
Cleaning brush
Counter Clamp
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and rotate the handle clockwise to start rolling the pasta. Pass the disc through the roller about 3 times to begin kneading. Fold the disc in half, left to right (figure 2), rotate it 90 degrees, and pass it through the roller again. Then, fold the sheet in half again, left to right, and rotate it 90 degrees; pass it through the roller again (figure
3). Repeat these two steps 10 to 15 times until pasta starts to feel silky and smooth. TIP: If the pasta starts to stick to the roller, lightly dust the rolled pasta sheet with “00” flour. Do not dust roller.
4. Once the pasta sheet is silky smooth and pliable, use the knob to set the pasta roller to Setting 2 and pass the pasta sheet through twice. Do not fold. Repeat this step on Settings 3 and 4. If the pasta sheet becomes long and tricky to work with, cut the sheet in thirds with a sharp knife.
5. Repeat step 4 at each remaining setting to achieve desired thickness. Recommended settings are 4 for spaghetti, 6 for fettuccine, 6 for hand-cut pappardelle or lasagna and 9 for filled pastas like ravioli and tortellini.
6. As pasta sheets are rolled out, store on a baking sheet, generously dusting the sheet and each layer with semolina flour. Repeat with remaining pieces.
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MAKING FETTUCCINE OR SPAGHETTI
1. Attach the desired pasta cutter to the pasta maker by sliding it into the brackets located on the front of the pasta roller (figure 4). Transfer the handle from the roller to the cutter.
2. Insert the dusted pasta sheet into the cutter and rotate the handle clockwise to cut the pasta (figure 5). Transfer the cut pasta to a tray dusted with semolina flour. Sprinkle the pasta with more semolina flour to prevent sticking; excess will fall off during cooking.
3. After all pasta is cut, cook or store in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Alternatively, cut pasta may be dried and stored for up to 3 months.
TIPS AND HINTS
The key to making fresh pasta is to have the right feel of the dough. It is important that the dough is not too moist or too dry. The dough should be pliable and come together in one ball. It should not be sticky to the touch.
It may be necessary to experiment with the fresh egg pasta recipe a few times to get the feel of the dough and the pasta-making process.
The humidity of the day can greatly affect the pasta dough. If the day is very humid, watch and feel the dough when you are finished kneading. If it is still sticky, knead in one tablespoon of flour at a time until the stickiness disappears.
When making fettuccini or spaghetti, separate pasta as soon as it is cut from the pasta maker. Toss freshly cut pasta with semolina flour to prevent sticking. Pile semolina-dusted noodles together in loose
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bundles on a flat, clean surface.
Fresh pasta is best if cooked immediately. If storing, place fresh pasta dough or noodles in plastic bags and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days. Fresh pasta dries very quickly and becomes fragile easily.
To cook pasta, generously salt 6 quarts of boiling water. Add pasta slowly and separately; make sure no pasta is sticking together before adding to water. Cook until tender, about 3 to 8 minutes, based on the shape and thickness of the pasta. Stir pasta and drain in a colander.
WARRANTY
LIFETIME WARRANTY (U.S. and Canada ONLY) Cuisinart
®
Tools & Gadgets are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal home use from the date of original purchase throughout the original purchaser’s lifetime. If your tool/gadget should prove to be defective within your lifetime, we will repair it (or, if we think it necessary, replace it) without charge to you, except for shipping and handling. To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190, or write to Consumer Service Center, Cuisinart, 150 Milford Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $7.00 for shipping and handling of the product. Be sure to include a return address, description of the product problem, phone number, and any other information pertinent to the product’s return. Please pay by check or money order made payable to Cuisinart. This warranty excludes damage caused by accident, misuse or abuse, including damage caused by overheating, and it does not apply to scratches, stains, discoloration or other damage to external or internal surfaces that does not impair the functional utility of the tool/gadget. This warranty also expressly excludes all incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY California residents should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and handling of such nonconforming products under warranty.
RECIPES
Pasta Dough
Although traditionally made by hand, pasta dough can also be made in either
the stand mixer or food processor. Each method yields the same result, so opt
for the one that works best for you.
Makes 10 ounces, about 3 to 4 servings
1 cup “00” flour ⅓ cup semolina flour 2 large eggs
By Hand
1. Put the “00” flour in the center of a clean work surface. Top with the
semolina flour. Using your fingers, make a well in the center of the pile, about 6 inches in diameter. Crack the eggs into the center of the well. While being careful to not break the circle of flour, use a fork to lightly beat the eggs inside the well.
2. Once the eggs are beaten, slowly and evenly mix in some flour from the
inside of the circle. Continue mixing in flour until a dough forms.
3. Once a dough forms, use your hands to knead in as much of the remaining
flour that the dough will allow. (The dough will stop picking up flour when enough has been kneaded in.)
4. Continue kneading until a smooth, firm ball forms, about 10 minutes total.
When done, the dough should spring back when touched.
5. Wrap with plastic and let rest at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
Pasta dough should be used within a day or two after it is made. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Stand Mixer Instructions
1. Put the eggs, “00” flour, and semolina into the Cuisinart® stand mixer’s
bowl. Attach the dough hook and mix on Speed 4 to combine.
2. Allow to mix until dough mostly comes together, about 4 to 6 minutes. At
about 5 minutes of mixing, check the texture. If it is too dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time; alternatively, if it is too wet, add “00” flour 1 tablespoon at a time to desired consistency. Keep in mind this dough won’t
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