Best Pasta Makers 2026

by Anonymous

Fresh pasta has a texture and flavor that dried pasta simply cannot match, and home pasta makers have become increasingly accessible. From classic hand-crank rollers to electric extruders, different machines suit different ambitions and kitchen spaces. We tested popular pasta makers on sheet smoothness, attachment variety, ease of cleaning, dough capacity, and whether they make the fresh pasta process genuinely enjoyable rather than an ordeal.

Marcato Atlas 150

$85
price
Manual hand-crank
type
9 levels
thickness settings
Fettuccine, spaghetti
included shapes
Brush only, no water
cleaning
Traditional pasta lovers
best for

KitchenAid Pasta Roller Attachment

$130 (3-piece)
price
Stand mixer attachment
type
8 levels
thickness settings
Fettuccine, spaghetti
included shapes
Brush only, no water
cleaning
KitchenAid owners
best for

Philips Pasta Maker HR2371

$250
price
Electric extruder
type
N/A — disc shapes
thickness settings
4 disc shapes
included shapes
Dishwasher-safe parts
cleaning
Speed and convenience
best for

Imperia Pasta Machine

$70
price
Manual hand-crank
type
6 levels
thickness settings
Fettuccine, tagliatelle
included shapes
Brush only, no water
cleaning
Budget hand-rolling
best for

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