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# The Very Best Electric and Manual Pasta Makers for Most Home Cooks

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While the format may look a little different to you, these are the very best pasta makers (manual and electric) out there. From manual picks that make the most authentic [fresh pasta](https://www.thekitchn.com/essential-tools-making-fresh-pasta-23200516) to [electric wonders](https://www.thekitchn.com/philips-compact-pasta-maker-williams-sonoma-sale-december-2023-23613306) that’ll turn you into a pasta pro, these are the machines that reviewers and Kitchn editors alike love. Buon appetito!

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## 1\. Marcato Atlas Pasta Machine

This is [the best manual pasta maker](https://www.amazon.com/8320-Atlas-Pasta-Machine/dp/B07HHF45PM/?asc_campaign=KT-22924149&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekitchn.com%2Fbest-pasta-maker-22924149&asc_source=%7BREFERRAL_SOURCE%7D&tag=kitchn-20), according to [Cook’s Illustrated](https://www.cooksillustrated.com/equipment_reviews/1745-manual-pasta-machines), [The Spruce](https://www.thespruceeats.com/best-pasta-makers-to-buy-4136096), and many pasta pros. Its settings are easy to adjust and can cut all sorts of noodles — wide or narrow, thick or thin. It’s known as the Ferrari of the pasta-maker world, and that should tell you everything you need to know.

**Note**: The other top name when it comes to manual pasta makers is [Imperia](https://atmedia.link/product?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.williams-sonoma.com%2Fproducts%2Fimperia-pasta-machine%2F&referralSource=%7BREFERRAL_SOURCE%7D&id=22924149&site=KT&refUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekitchn.com%2Fbest-pasta-maker-22924149). It tends to be a little harder to adjust than the Marcato, but still makes perfectly cut noodles every time. Plus, we love that Imperia models come with a plate that helps guide the dough into the rollers.

## 2\. Philips Artisan Smart Pasta & Noodle Maker

Hand-cranking your noodles isn’t for everyone. If you want an electric machine that’ll do nearly all of the work for you, you want a [Philips](https://atmedia.link/product?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.williams-sonoma.com%2Fproducts%2Fphilips-smart-pasta-noodle-maker%2F%3F&referralSource=%7BREFERRAL_SOURCE%7D&id=22924149&site=KT&refUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekitchn.com%2Fbest-pasta-maker-22924149). (Either this machine or the [Philips Compact Pasta and Noodle Maker](https://atmedia.link/product?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.williams-sonoma.com%2Fproducts%2Fphilips-compact-pasta-maker%2F&referralSource=%7BREFERRAL_SOURCE%7D&id=22924149&site=KT&refUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekitchn.com%2Fbest-pasta-maker-22924149), which is half the size and price). Just measure out your flour, add water, and the machine gets to work mixing and kneading. In just 15 minutes, it extrudes spaghetti, fettuccini, penne, or lasagna sheets. And if you want something more exciting, you can also add eggs, herbs, or veggies.

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## 3\. KitchenAid 3-Piece Pasta Roller & Cutter Set

A middle ground between the other two options on this list, this [KitchenAid set](https://atmedia.link/product?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.williams-sonoma.com%2Fproducts%2Fkitchenaid-3-piece-pasta-roller-and-cutter-set%2F&referralSource=%7BREFERRAL_SOURCE%7D&id=22924149&site=KT&refUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekitchn.com%2Fbest-pasta-maker-22924149) still requires a lot of hands-on pasta work, but at least you don’t have to do the cranking yourself. (The motor from your stand mixer turns the rollers so that you can focus on feeding and catching the dough.) It comes with three rollers: one with eight thickness settings to help you get your six-inch sheets ready, one to cut spaghetti, and one for fettuccine. If you’re not looking to add another large gadget to your cabinets, this is a good bet.

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