{"product_id":"torchio-model-b-hand-press-pasta-maker","title":"Torchio Model B Hand Press Pasta Maker","description":"\u003cp\u003e The Model B is perfect for the pasta enthusiast looking to make fresh pasta at home. This model can also be used for low production applications such as catering. The Model B has a batch capacity of 480 grams (17 ounces) of pasta dough.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhy we love it: The Model B uses the largest die size of all Torchio models for a larger selection of pasta shapes and sizes. The Model B is the only Torchio which has a removable die locking ring which makes switching dies and cleaning much easier than other Torchio models.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pasta-dies\"\u003eSee all the dies we have available for this machine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e When installing a die onto the Torchio, the side of the die with a smaller diameter should face outward while the side of the die with a larger diameter should face inward toward the pasta dough cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Trivia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Jefferson noted plans for a macaroni pasta machine while touring northern Italy in 1787. When Jefferson prepared these plans, macaroni was a highly fashionable food in Paris, where he was stationed as minister to France. \u003ca title=\"Thomas Jefferson Pasta Maker Plans\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2711\/8849\/files\/jefferson-pasta-maker.jpg?v=1787715122\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to view the Jefferson drawings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bottene","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50169118163201,"sku":"Torchio Model B","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2711\/8849\/files\/torchiob_1.jpg?v=1786221476","url":"https:\/\/emiliomiti.com\/products\/torchio-model-b-hand-press-pasta-maker","provider":"An Emiliomiti Co. LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}