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Jun 28, 2025

Best Pasta Makers for Restaurant-Worthy Noodles at Home (2025) | Bon Appétit

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Homemade pasta has a reputation for being tricky, messy, and difficult to make—but perhaps it just needs a rebrand. In fact, if you can handle baking cookies, you can certainly manage mixing together flour, olive oil, and an egg, which is all that’s required to make one of our favorite fresh pasta dough recipes. Yes, rolling and cutting homemade pasta will take you longer than it would to throw together a box of dried spaghetti for dinner. But with a good pasta maker at your service, trust that creating fresh strands is doable for a weeknight dinner—even for a beginner cook.

The payoff of making fresh, restaurant-worthy pasta is also noteworthy, given that it’s also delicious (and fun). To help you pick the best pasta maker for easily rolling out consistent and even sheets, we tested the top options on the market.

Ready to give yourself a chef’s kiss after twirling a heaping bite of fettuccine onto your fork? Read on for our picks of the best pasta makers available.

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Marcato Atlasmotor

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Sur La Table

Pros & Cons

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Specs

Weight: 9.48 lbsDimensions: 13.39’’ x 8.27’’ x 7.19’’Pasta types: Tagliolini, fettuccine, lasagnaMaterials: Steel, aluminum

If you want to impress dinner guests with how easily you can whip up sheets of fresh pasta, invite them over while you use the Atlasmotor from Italian brand Marcato. The motor is compatible with several of the brand’s machines (I tried it with our favorite manual pasta machine, the Marcato Atlas 150), and it easily attaches to the side of the pasta roller you’re using. From there, flip on a power switch, feed your dough through the top, and watch it work for you. Using the machine looks more difficult than it is, allowing even a novice pasta chef (like me) to feel like a nonna-in-training.

What we love

Getting the hang of how to use the motor was a cinch: Just turn it on and feed hand-flattened dough through the largest setting of the roller, which adjusts to 10 thickness levels. I started at the widest thickness, then continued dialing up and feeding my dough through the roller until I was ready to cut it. (It comes with a fettuccine and tagliolini cutter, though additional shape attachments are available separately.)

Without the motor, I didn’t find the machine super easy to use; in fact, I couldn't do it by myself. I had to call over my husband to crank while I used one hand to feed the dough into the top of the roller, and another to catch the pasta sheet coming through the bottom. All that to say, for anyone who doesn’t have three hands, or is more likely newer to using pasta machines, the Atlasmotor is a welcome addition to your high-quality roller. It isn’t too loud, and I didn’t find the vibration strength shaky enough to necessitate using the included counter clamp to secure the machine. Sold on the Atlasmotor, but already have a manual Atlas pasta machine? You can just buy the Pastadrive motor on its own.

What we’d leave

We won’t gloss over the fact that the motor alone costs nearly twice the price of the Atlas 150 manual pasta machine. However, the added function of not needing to hand crank your sheets makes the process twice as easy. The inclusion of the motor makes this machine one of the heavier options we tried, but since the motor weighs less than 3 pounds on its own, we find it to be very much worth it.

Marcato Atlas 150

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Pros & Cons

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Specs

Weight: 5.73 lbsDimensions: 7.87’’ x 7.87’’ x 5.7’’Pasta types: Fettuccine, tagliolini, lasagnaMaterials: Steel, aluminum

The Marcato Atlas 150 is a classic pasta maker for a reason: Like All-Clad and cookware, KitchenAid and stand mixer, and Vitamix and blender, Marcato conjures its product type. When you place the manual pasta maker on your counter (thanks to its heft, some testers found you don’t need to affix it to the counter with the included clamp), you won’t be able to help but feel like you were born to make fresh pasta. And, with 10 thickness settings and two included cutter attachments, you’ll be able to make a variety of noodles.

What we love

As is the case with any manual machine, you’ll need to use some elbow grease to roll out and cut your pasta. What’s especially great about the Atlas 150 is the huge range of thickness settings, labeled 0 (thickest) to 9 (thinnest) on a simple pull-and-twist dial, letting you progressively roll thinner sheets of dough without fighting a jammed machine.

Switching between the roller and the two included cutters (fettuccine and tagliolini) isn’t automatic, but it’s simple thanks to easy-to-follow instructions that spell out exactly how to slide each out of and into place. If you want to create additional pasta shapes, the brand sells other cutters separately.

What we’d leave

According to our testers, you may want to pay attention to the dough recipe you’re using with this machine, as drier recipes may fare better. “When we tested higher hydration doughs, we found that the cutter couldn’t slice the strands all the way through, but did so without issue at a lower hydration level,” one tester said. “To be fair, properly made pasta dough shouldn’t be sticky.”

After you ultimately cut your fresh pasta and enjoy your delicious meal, just know that your cleanup experience might not be quite as delightful. In order to avoid rusting, you can’t care for the Atlas 150 with water. While the instructions nicely spell out how to disassemble the machine, you’re still going to have to wait until it fully dries and only use a small brush to scrape away dough remnants. For a greasy machine, oil-absorbent paper can help, too.

Philips 7000 Series

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Williams Sonoma

Sur La Table

Pros & Cons

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Specs

Weight: 15 lbs, 3 ozDimensions: 9’’ x 13’’ x 12 ¾’’Pasta types: Spaghetti, fettuccine, penne, lasagna, angel hair, thick spaghettiMaterials: Plastic, aluminum

If you’re someone who likes rigatoni or bucatini, or another shape of pasta that a pasta roller machine won’t be able to manage, an extruder is up your alley—and we found the Philips 7000 to be the best we tried. In the same vein as a Play-Doh hair salon toy, an extruder works by using an auger tool to push the dough through one of the interchangeable shaping disks. While this machine is heavier than most other manual and electric models we tried, it also mixes the dough for you in its top-loaded container, thereby minimizing the mess on your countertop (and removing a labor-intensive cooking step for you).

What we love

Put simply, the machine is easy to use. After pouring in your dough ingredients, it does the kneading for you, then displays a countdown clock letting you know when you can expect the pasta to start moving through the shaping disc in the front. What we love most, though, is the quality of pasta it creates. As one tester said, “almost all of the penne came out intact, unlike any of the other extruders, which often delivered broken pasta.” This nod of approval was true for all the shapes (and there’s a welcome wealth of variety here) that the Philips can create.

Cleaning up was also a high note with the Philips, with the removable parts being dishwasher-safe. That’s a notable departure from most of the manual and electric pasta rollers we tried, which can only be wiped clean.

What we’d leave

One point of differentiation between this extruder and others is that the Philips doesn’t have an automatic pasta-cutting feature, meaning you need to stand by the machine throughout the entire process. That said, our tester said the manual cutting tool worked really well, noting that “the included plastic cutter did a surprisingly efficient job portioning out the pasta when we tested its ability to make both spaghetti and tube-shaped noodles.”

Also worth considering: While pasta rollers (manual and electric) come in different sizes, they’re typically not huge appliances. Not so with the Philips, although this is nearly universal for extruders. Just make sure you have the kitchen space (and arm muscle) to house and maneuver it.

KitchenAid 3-Piece Pasta Roller & Cutter Attachment Set

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Target

Pros & Cons

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Specs

Weight: 2.86 lbsDimensions: 9.7’’ x 3.8’’ x 2.2’’Pasta types: Spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagnaMaterial: Stainless steel

If you already own a KitchenAid Stand Mixer, this pasta roller and cutter attachment set is a smart buy. The set comes as three separate attachments—a roller and two cutters—that take up very little space. And it’s easy to set up and use. When I tried it, I had a fresh pasta dinner on the table in just over an hour, including the time required to make the dough.

What we love

I found this pasta maker just as easy to use as the Atlasmotor (if not easier). Both electric machines provide the benefit of not needing to juggle three hands’ worth of work that’s required to feed dough through the top of the roller, hand crank it, and catch the rolled-out sheet. What I like about the KitchenAid is how compact it is, since there are just three detachable pieces of the same size.

After making a simple dough that required 30 minutes of resting after mixing and kneading, I was able to make a pasta dinner within another 30 minutes. I started boiling my water the same time I began using the roller attachment. (Bonus: There are eight thickness settings.) Switching to a cutter attachment took less than a minute, and felt like I instantly—and pretty effortlessly—had twirls of fresh strands ready to cook.

Cleaning up was also easy. (The instructions say not to use water to avoid rusting, but the included brush tool worked well for scraping away dried dough.) Furthermore, I found that cleaning individual rollers and cutters was easier than dealing with a chunkier machine because of how easy it was for me to turn and flip the parts. For storage, the three pieces can be stored in the original box.

What we’d leave

If you don’t already have a KitchenAid Stand Mixer, getting one just so you can use this pasta maker attachment is probably not the best use of your money or kitchen space. But, aside from needing to own the prerequisite equipment, I’d say there’s no drawback to this pasta maker.

Whether you’re in the market for a manual or electric pasta roller or extruder, the best pasta machines should all share the same end goal: to help you easily create homemade noodles. Here’s what we considered in the testing process for naming the best pasta makers.

Size

You’re probably not going to use even the best pasta maker on a daily basis, and we know most kitchens don’t have unlimited storage space. So, if a machine is huge or very heavy, we note that. While a hefty profile isn’t necessarily a kiss of death in our ratings, especially if the machine functions perfectly, our preference is a small-but-mighty option that turns out quality noodle twirls and doesn’t require its own room.

Price

In examining the price of a pasta machine, we know context is important. Generally, an electric machine will cost more than a manual one, for instance. For that reason, we also consider value, asking these questions: How does a given pasta maker compare to its closest competitors? If it’s less expensive, what are you giving up? If it’s pricier, what additional features and functions are you getting—and are they worth the added cost?

Pasta Types

In the realm of value, we note how many pasta shapes a given machine can create. And, particularly if that number is limited, we also consider whether there’s an option to purchase an additional compatible product that allows for more shapes.

Functional Ability

Arguably the most crucial factor to consider in naming the best pasta makers is how well—and easily—a machine can help you make pasta. We consider whether the setup, rolling, and cutting processes are intuitive (or easy to follow with included instructions), and how long it takes for one person to get the job done.

Cleaning

Some pasta makers have dishwasher-safe components, while others can’t even touch water. We note these differences and test how tricky it is to hand-scrape the nooks and crannies of products in the “wipe-clean-only” camp.

Do I need a pasta maker to make pasta?

Technically, you can make a bowl of spaghetti without any type of machine; all you need is a rolling pin to flatten your dough into a sheet and a knife to cut your noodles. However, that process won’t just take you longer and be more labor-intensive, but it’ll also likely yield uneven pasta of inconsistent thickness.

Is fresh pasta always better?

Ultimately, this is a matter of personal preference. While we’re partial to the way fresh pasta can elevate even the simplest of dishes, know that you can also dry certain types of fresh pasta (namely types that don’t have egg in the dough). Doing so can provide you with the flexibility to enjoy pasta quickly, whenever you’d like.

How do I dry fresh pasta?

First, make sure your pasta dough can be dried (egg pasta will spoil during this process, for example). You’ll leave it out to air-dry for up to 24 hours, and you’ll know it’s dried when it’s not sticky and is firm to the touch. Store the dried pasta in an airtight container in a cool space for up to six months.

How long can I store fresh pasta?

In the refrigerator, uncooked fresh pasta lasts for two days, even when stored in airtight containers or plastic wrap. In the freezer, your fresh pasta can last up to six months. To freeze it, first lay your batch of fresh pasta on a parchment paper-covered baking sheet in the freezer to save it from sticking together. Once frozen, transfer the pasta to freezer bags or airtight containers.

Imperia Pasta Maker Machine

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Williams Sonoma

The Imperia gave the Atlas 150 a run for its money as a top manual machine. And if you’re using 00 flour—the standard in Italy for making pasta dough—it might be a good choice for you. According to our testers, when using that finely milled, low-protein flour that yields particularly malleable dough, the Imperia worked well; however, when put to the test with all-purpose flour, the machine jammed.

Pros & Cons

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Specs

Weight: 7.39 lbsDimensions: 7.5’’ x 8’’ x 6’’Pasta types: Fettuccine, linguine, lasagnaMaterials: Chromed steel, nickel-plated rollers, rubber feet

Hamilton Beach Electric Pasta Maker

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Walmart

The most compelling reason to give this pasta maker a shot is its competitive price for an electric machine. In testing, though, it skewed louder, slower, and more likely to jam than its electric counterparts.

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Weight: 17.4 lbDimensions: 11.06’’ x 13.44’’ x 12.19’’Pasta types: Spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagnaMaterial: Stainless steel

Isiler Pasta Maker 9

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Walmart

On face value, having a lightweight pasta machine seems like a win, but in the case of the Isiler, our testers found the lack of heft—courtesy of its aluminum construction—made it feel a bit unwieldy. While the Atlas 150 was sturdy enough not to require using the clamp attachment, that wasn’t the case here.

That said, it’s not a terrible tradeoff at about half the price of that Marcato machine, especially considering that in testing, the Isiler worked smoothly, flattening dough sheets and cutting long strands without ever getting stuck in the machine. Plus, the difference in material means that you can use water to wash the Isiler. (Just don’t expect water alone to scrape off those dough remnants—you’ll still need a brush tool, our testers say.)

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Weight: 4.4 lbDimensions: 7.9’’ x 6.1’’ x 7.7’’Pasta types: Spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagnaMaterial: Aluminum alloy