MARCATO DESIGN 8320 Atlas Pasta Machine, Made in Italy, Includes Pasta Cutter, Hand Crank, and Instructions

I went old school with this pasta maker because my automatic pasta extrusion machine was very picky about the dough consistency, and it got to be way more hassle than it was worth. This manual pasta maker solved all of those problems! It is very well built, easy to use, and should last a very long time! It is also far better designed and constructed than the less expensive ones. But better to buy once & cry once!You still have to follow the 'classic' dough recipe but it is so much more forgiving than the automatic pasta makers if your proportions are off a little. Kneading the dough by hand does take a bit of work but that just makes it even more worth it. That said, once you start flattening and cutting your pasta with this little gem it makes the whole process just plain fun! Oh... and the pasta is fantastic!!The most important thing is DO NOT WASH this!! You need to read the instructions on how to dry clean the internal parts. It takes a little figuring out, especially how to remove the brush support rods and remove the brushes, but after the first time it gets easy.

I can confidently say this pasta maker has completely transformed my home cooking experience. This Italian-made beauty delivers on every promise and then some.The metal construction feels substantial and professional from the moment you unbox it. Unlike flimsy alternatives, this machine has the heft and precision you'd expect from authentic Italian craftsmanship.What struck me immediately was how smoothly the handle turns, even when working with thicker dough. I've made everything from delicate angel hair to robust lasagna sheets, and the results are consistently high-quality.The thickness settings are precise. I love how I can start at the widest setting and gradually work down to achieve the exact texture I want. The pasta comes out in such a way that you simply can't get from dried store-bought varieties.While the included attachments for fettuccine and tagliolini are fantastic, what really impressed me was the machine's versatility beyond pasta. I've successfully made dumpling wrappers, thin pizza dough, and even helped my kids create play-dough sheets for their crafts. The consistent thickness is perfect for any application requiring uniform dough rolling.At first, I hesitated about the investment, but this machine has more than paid for itself. The cost of quality fresh pasta at restaurants or specialty stores adds up quickly. I'm making superior pasta at home for a fraction of the cost, and the satisfaction of creating something special for my family is priceless.Highly recommended for anyone serious about exceptional homemade pasta!

Easy to use and clean - my teenage daughters made an exceptional lasagne on their very first attempt

Heavy duty and works quite well. I did not experience any issues with the handle falling out. I suspect those reviewers didn't push it in hard enough for it to seat in and "click". I was considering getting a cheap alternative in the $40 range, but decided this is one of those things I won't use too often, but it's a lifetime purchase.From the way it is built with heavy duty stainless steel (no rust spots as again I noticed in photo reviews of other cheaper products) I don't ever expect to have to replace this. There is a motor option you can get, but the hand crank seemed easy enough and I was able to do it all by myself (holding the dough in one hand, turning the crank with the other). But if you are making pasta a lot, the motor would likely speed things up quite a bit.

This pasta maker is not only easy to use, it's FUN to use!! I thought about buying the attachment for my KitchenAid, but it's so much more expensive and cranking dough through this pasta roller is a very smooth crank operation for anyone (even kids) to do. I love it.

This pasta maker is seriously well-made. The chrome steel feels solid and durable, and the whole machine has a timeless, classic feel to it. It was easy to set up and even easier to start using — I was rolling out pasta dough within minutes!So far, I’ve used it for lasagna sheets and fettuccine, and the results have been excellent. The rollers are smooth, the crank turns easily, and the thickness settings are intuitive. Cleanup is also simple if you follow the dry-cleaning method (no water!).That said, I do wish it came with a few more accessories right out of the box — maybe a ravioli attachment or a spaghetti cutter. You can buy those separately, but it would’ve been nice to have a bit more variety included, especially at this price point.Overall, I’m really happy with the performance and craftsmanship. If you're serious about homemade pasta and okay with adding attachments over time, this is a great machine to start with.

We've started milling our own wheat and were looking at all the possibilities open to us now that wheat is no longer off limits for us. I stick to bread loaves and rolls and my daughter is branching out to chocolate chip cookies, pies, cobbler, and now pasta! She had started making pasta by hand and it tasted great so I bought her this pasta machine and a drying rack and now she cranks it out in no time! She said she's had no issues with the machine at all as far as it leaving black streaks or metal shavings on the dough like I've read in reviews of other machines. I plan to buy another one for my daughter in law as an anniversary gift.