The Top 5 Pasta Makers of 2021 (and All Time)
Ciao, my little foodies and home decor cuties!
After searching through millions of pasta maker reviews, I did it. I found the ultimate pasta makers for you to seriously impress your next dinner party guests. What is more satisfying than eating pasta the real, authentic, Italian way?
Cooking it, duh!
As we are slowly gravitating back to “normalcy” after Covid-19, it feels SO good to be surrounded by friends and family again! Show your people some authentic Italian love and treat them to a night of fun filled with love, pasta, wine, and music. And who knows! Maybe you’ll love pasta making so much it becomes your next “thing.” Che Bello!
Pasta makers are also great gifts for Italian food fanatics, masters of the kitchen, and for anyone looking to make their life a little saucier.
PS: Don’t forget to buy a pasta drying rack for that professional finishing touch. Oh, and send me pics! I would love to see your pasta-making abilities and possibly feature you on my socials.
Best Overall: Marcato Atlas 150 Pasta Maker
Best Value: OxGord Pasta Maker Machine Hand Crank
Best Manual: Imperia Pasta Machine
Best Electric: Philips Kitchen Appliances Pasta and Noodle Maker
Best Attachment: KitchenAid 3-Piece Pasta Roller & Cutter Attachment Set
Marcato Atlas 150 Pasta Maker
The Marcato Atlas takes the prize of best overall pasta maker because of its notable versatility, affordability, and design. This well-known Italian, manual, hand-crank device creates the perfect linguine, spaghetti, and other pasta noodles in minutes. The machine’s design is visually attractive, making an excellent countertop presence, and is made in eight different color options if you prefer a splash of color. Sheets of dough can be cut into ten different thicknesses, and there are a dozen unique blade options for cutting individual pasta shapes, like ravioli if you prefer a self-functioning machine over the hand-cranked, no problem. The machine has a pasta drive motor accessory available as an add-on. It also includes a table clamp, an instruction book, and recipes to get you on your way!
Shop here for $84.95
OxGord Pasta Maker Machine Hand Crank
If you want to start making pasta but aren’t ready for a pricey investment, the OxGord pasta maker is the one for you. This easy-to-use stainless steel machine comes with three rollers that let you create flat sheets of pasta and blade attachments in seven different thickness options. It also features a removable crank handle for easier storage. The OxGord Pasta Maker is great for its affordability, ease of use, storage options, and simple cleaning.
Shop here for $34.95
Philips Kitchen Appliances Pasta and Noodle Maker
If you’re trying to simplify the pasta-making process and enjoy your wine a little bit more, this electric model will do almost all the work for you. All you have to do is measure the flour and water to the recipe’s requirement, and then the pasta maker will do the rest. The Philips Kitchen pasta maker automatically mixes and kneads dough, extruding it into four different shapes, including penne, fettucini, lasagne, and spaghetti. And guess what, this will all only take around 15 minutes to make. Plus, the appliance comes with measuring cups, a recipe book, cleaning tools, and a built-in storage drawer. You can still have it all with little to no struggle/hassle with this fantastic electric pasta maker.
Shop here for $299.95
Imperia Pasta Machine
Another extremely reliable manual pasta machine for many chefs and recommended experts alike is the Imperia Pasta Machine. Right next to the Marcato Atlas 150, this Italian chrome steeled machine is well known for its heavy-duty build, versatile capabilities, and ease of use. The Imperia comes with two pasta rollers, one for solid sheets and another for fettuccine or linguine. It also includes an extension plate to guide the dough and a clamp, so it doesn’t move during use. If you want to make the most of this machine, there are additional attachments so you can make other types of pasta.
Shop here for $79.95
KitchenAid 3-Piece Pasta Roller & Cutter Attachment Set
For all of those who have KitchenAid stand mixers, guess what? It’s your lucky day. You can easily make pasta from your mixer with these easy-to-use attachments. The KitchenAid Pasta Roller & Cutter Attachment Set is a great way to make fresh pasta without having to purchase a new appliance that’ll take up more counter space. Many of us love and trust KitchenAid for its excellent appliances, making it an easy choice to buy, especially if you already have the mixer. The set includes a pasta roller and a fettuccine/spaghetti cut). The machine will then extrude six-inch sheets of pasta that can come in eight different thicknesses. Plus, you won’t have to worry about clamping your counter or struggling with the hand crank with your KitchenAid mixer. Win, win!
Shop here for $199