I've been working hard to cook the most fresh, whole food I can, using foods with a minimum of preservatives. I have recently begun making my own pasta sauce, so when this wonderful attachment for my mixer arrived I was thrilled! I had never made my own pasta so I went in search of a whole wheat recipe in an effort to be more healthy. The texture of the dough was such that the finished pasta was too dense to be enjoyable. Next, I tried the recipe in the pasta press handbook and it was divine! Great fresh pasta made quick and easy with fresh, whole ingredients. Following the instructions in the handbook are important for easy clean-up. This attachment is easy to use and to clean. No more store bought pasta for me!