Well Clif in a pinch and with everything all set up beforehand, it can be used to deposit a weld that size but, if you set your parameters right, and make sure your travel speed is fast enough - a 1/8" weld size can be deposited also... Now the average hobby welder will just pull their hairs out while attempting this but real pro can make it happen without breaking a sweat... Better yet, why not use GTAW with a "1/8th diameter electrode, and at least "1/8 diameter filler metal and voila! You got yourself just what you're looking for... Have you tried a 3/32" diameter SMAW electrode instead? I mean these are alternative processes to consider if the job is going to be just a one off doo-hickey...
Now as far as "Pastaroni is concerned, never heard of it... However my preference for pasta is either Barilla, Buitoni or Ronzoni - Suono Bouni and it's because how well they end up as "Al Dente" cooked pasta... I like Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bow ties, Shells and love fresh Tortellini... I Don't care for Angel Hair because too many feathers are left after separating between the two if you get my meaning...
As far as suce is concerned, I make my own... I make enough for about a month's worth and bottle it up but, if the word gets out, I gotta come up with all sorts of excuses as to why I can't spare anymore after I gave about half of it away already... That store bought crap is so bad that I wouldn't feed it to a starving animal with all of those nasty preservatives inside... There's nothing better tasting than home cooked pasta sauce and fresh pasta which i used to make also but, ever since I became ill. I don't have the stamina like I used to make the pasta which is physically taxing at times...
The Buitoni brand Agnolotti, Fettuccini, Linguini, and Ravioli & Ravioletti, Tortellini & Tortelloni, all come pretty close to fresh pasta as you can buy at the store and some of their specialty sauces are just as good as fresh made also as long as it's not tomato based... And don't forget about the fresh Parmesan and Pecorino Romano grated cheese also, or you could chip the shavings from some fresh cheese of the same type... Now I don't know if they have it in your neck of the woods Clif, but it doesn't hurt to ask ... Here's the link Buitoni products:
http://www.buitoni.com/Pasta-Products.aspxOnce you try this, you'll understand what I mean! Check it out my friend.
Respectfully,
Henry