This is worth the money! I have a an older Kitchenaid mixer and it is compatible with it. I have made homemade ravioli (using thickness level 6) and home made gluten free fettuccini (using PAN pre-cooked white corn meal, sweet rice flour, tapioca flour, eggs, and a bit of salt, oil and water). I plan to make lasagna noodles next. I tried spaghetti but likely won't do it again. It makes perfectly formed spaghetti BUT I find it a bit of a hassle to clean that blade. The other blades clean easily with the included brush. Just let the dough dry for a few hours first. If you like home made pasta, I recommend buying this.