The Lello Pasta Maker is an electric pasta machine that’s been on the market for well over a decade. It has lost its glory and I’ve updated this review to reflect this. The Lello used to be a great pasta maker, but there are better models out there. I updated this review in 2020 because […]
Best Flour for Pasta | Beginner’s Guide
Top tip for flour grade choice: As a general rule, fine pasta shapes such as vermicelli and spaghetti work best with fine flour such as 00 grade. For bigger, more robust pasta shapes like penne or conchiglie (shells) use a course semolina flour or a blend with some course flour in it. As always, everyone […]
Norpro Ravioli Maker with Press Review
There are many ways and different tools out there to make your own ravioli. From cutters to rollers, the choice is yours. One of my favorite kitchen gadgets is the Norpro Ravioli Maker with Press, a ravioli press that doesn’t even require a pasta maker; all you need is a simple rolling pin. This is […]
Imperia Pasta Maker 150 Review
The Imperia 150 Pasta Maker is one of the two best manual pasta machines. It comes with a pasta roller and a spaghetti and fettuccine cutter attachment. The Imperia 150 is definitely an impressive machine with a decent build-quality. My only pet peeve is the use of several plastic parts which are more prone to […]
What is the Best Pasta Maker Brand
Quite often I get asked the question what I think is the best brand of pasta makers. With most product branches there are a few products that marked as ‘the best’ and the same goes for pasta makers. However, in this case there are two brands that have created two products that should be on […]
KitchenAid Pasta Roller & Cutter Attachment Set Review
While there are quite a few electric pasta machines out there, you should definitely consider the KitchenAid Pasta Set if you own one of their stand mixers. Very easy to use, high quality and one of the fastest ways to make fresh pasta. Use the power of your KitchenAid to do most of the work […]
The best pasta drying rack for homemade pasta – my honest opinion
Made a perfect batch of spaghetti, tagliatelle, reginette.. whatever, you don’t want your pasta to start sticking together – drying racks are here for a reason. Pasta drying racks are commonly used to speed up the drying and to prevent the pasta from sticking together. Generally, most drying racks will be perfectly fine. Is there […]
Marcato Atlas 150 Electric Motor Review
The Marcato Atlas 150 is a great machine on itself, as my review on the manual Marcato Atlas 150 clearly shows! This motor attachment is a great addition to your machine if you favor using both hands and the manual hand-crank just isn’t your thing. This motorized attachment does make it easier for you to […]
Choosing the best electric pasta maker for you, in 2023
For the past eight years I have updated this buyers guide every year. For 2023, our top rated machine, the Philips pasta maker has had a minor model update but otherwise my recommendations remain the same. Philips, Marcato and KitchenAid are all great choices, but each have their purpose and perfect use. Don’t expect the […]
Philips Pasta Maker review: a honest hands-on comparison
Philips makes it possible to enjoy fresh, homemade pasta without the work in less than 15 minutes. And while their promise rings true, there are a few caveats that apply to the final product you’ll be eating – is the pasta just as good as real homemade? Conditions apply, this is my honest 4+ years […]