Bronze die – Macaroni (Maccheroncini) 5 mm

Macaroni are among the most well-known types of pasta. These long, holey noodles have been a classic in many families for generations and are especially popular with children.

With this high-quality bronze die, you can make your own macaroni, a popular German pasta. The pasta has an outer diameter of 5 mm, corresponding to the typical German macaroni variety.

In contrast, Italian macaroni are usually somewhat larger. This die produces the slightly finer version that is particularly popular in Germany.

The traditional bronze die-casting process gives the pasta a slightly rough surface, which allows sauces and spices to adhere particularly well to the pasta.

Technical information

Type of pasta: Macaroni / Maccheroncini

Pasta type: Long tubular pasta with a hole

Outer diameter: 5 mm

Pasta wall thickness: 1,1 mm

Surface: Slightly roughened, typical of bronze.

Material: Bronze

Suitable for:

• Kenwood AT910
• Kenwood AX910
• Kenwood KAX910ME
• Kenwood PP510
• Kenwood KAX92.A0
• Kenwood KAX91.A0ME

With a suitable adapter, it can also be used for:

• Philips pasta maker Avance
• Philips Pasta Maker Viva
• KitchenAid
• Simac
• Ram
• Unold
• fimar
• TR50
• Häussler
• Corngold
• Omega
• La Fattorina

Delivery:

• Bronze die macaroni 5 mm
• Transparent transport protective case

What are macaroni?

In Germany, macaroni refers to long, spaghetti-like noodles with a continuous hole in the middle.

They are among the most popular types of pasta and are frequently used for:

• Macaroni with tomato sauce
• Pasta bakes
• Children's dishes
• Pasta with cheese
• classic family recipes
• Mediterranean pasta dishes

The hole allows sauce to adhere to the pasta both on the outside and inside, resulting in particularly aromatic dishes.

Advantages of bronze dies

Bronze dies are the traditional method of Italian pasta production.

Pressing the dough creates a slightly roughened surface. This ensures that sauces adhere much better than to industrially produced pasta made from Teflon dies.

Your benefits

✓ traditional production “al bronzo”

✓ Better absorption of sauces and spices

✓ Authentic pasta quality

✓ Durable solid bronze

✓ Compatible with numerous pasta machines

Recipe recommendation

For optimal results, we recommend:

• wheat semolina
• cold water and/or egg
• Kneading time of 8 to 10 minutes

The finished dough should be moist and crumbly. This allows the macaroni to be shaped neatly and achieve their typical texture.

It is also generally possible to produce gluten-free pasta.

Sustainable and usable in the long term

The Pastidea dies were originally developed for the Kenwood Pastafresca.

Thanks to various adapters, the same dies can be used on many other pasta machines. Should your machine be replaced later, a new adapter is usually all that's needed – the bronze die can still be used.

This saves resources and avoids unnecessary new purchases.

Storage

For safe storage, we recommend our storage systems for bronze matrices. These protect against dust, scratches, and darkening caused by light exposure.

Care instructions

• Not suitable for use in a dish washer
• Dry immediately after cleaning.
• Store dry
• Material-related dark spots may occur.
• These do not affect function and quality

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How big will the macaroni be?

The noodles have an outer diameter of 5 mm and a wall thickness of 1,1 mm.

Do the macaroni have a hole all the way through?

Yes. The die produces classic macaroni or maccheroncini with a through hole in the middle.

Are these macaroni comparable to supermarket macaroni?

Yes. The shape is the same as the macaroni-shaped variety known in Germany. However, the bronze die makes the surface higher quality and easier to grip.

What dishes are macaroni suitable for?

Macaroni are versatile and go perfectly with tomato sauces, cheese dishes, pasta bakes and classic family recipes.

Can I also use the die in the Philips Pastamaker?

Yes. With the appropriate adapter, the die can be used in, among others, Philips Pastamaker, KitchenAid, Fimar, Häussler and many other pasta machines.

Can I make gluten-free macaroni?

Yes. With a suitable gluten-free recipe, it is also possible to produce gluten-free macaroni.

Why use a bronze die?

Bronze creates a slightly rough surface. This allows sauces to adhere much better to the pasta than to smooth pasta made from Teflon dies.

Are the macaroni suitable for children?

Yes. Children especially like macaroni because of its shape. It's one of the most popular pasta shapes for family meals.