Imperia Italian Double Cutter Pasta Machine

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There are two basic ways a pasta machine can work. The classic tabletop machine uses a pair of rollers to flatten dough into a sheet, then passes the sheet through a cutter to slice it into individual noodles. These can use a hand crank or an electric motor to turn the rollers and cutter. Pasta makers that attach to a KitchenAid or other stand mixer work the same way, using the mixer's onboard motor for power. There are cutters available that can make a variety of sizes of noodle, but a roller-style machine can pretty much only make flat pasta and not more complex shapes like penne or macaroni. The Imperia on the other hand has a very basic design, as the Imperia looks very comparable with all the other pasta rollers out there on the market. The design doesn’t reflect the quality of the machine and the Imperia definitely looks good in your kitchen. Especially the wooden handle is a lovely touch and it lovely on the shiny Imperia. While we tested the motor attachment for the Marcato, I didn’t test it for the Imperia. Comparing the specifications of the two attachments, there doesn’t seem to be a difference, and I suspect that they both work just as well.

Accessories: Most pasta makers can make two different kinds of noodles, but some come with tools and parts needed to create a wider variety—while other brands sell them separately. Machines also might include custom-shaped cleaning tools, while you have to supply your own brush with others. We considered the accessories included in the box, as well as the availability of additional attachments.

For a heavier sauce like bolognese, Clark suggests semolina, a coarser flour made from a high-protein wheat variety called durum. Semolina-based pasta "tends to hold its shape, and has a heartier, rougher texture that helps sauces cling better to the noodles," Clark says. If you're ready to expand your pasta-making expertise, this 3-piece ravioli attachment to the Imperia pasta machine is the logical next step. It comes with a ravioli maker, pasta cutter, brush, and an easy-to-understand operation manual.

Cutting in half the dough I was sure the dough used with both machines was the same. I just really wanted to see if there were any major differences between the cutters and rollers. Using the rollers The other downside with this extruder is that it's comparatively hard to clean. You can take it apart to rinse and scrub all the pieces just like most others, but there are a lot of grooves and other nooks and crannies you'll have to scrub out with the included brush. We don't think this is a deal-killer for the Starfrit, but it is a little more annoying to deal with than the other extruders on our list. I have a light blue Marcato Wellness, bought about 17 years ago. The rollers broke down two years ago and I could not repair them – but at that time they had been processing probably above 100 kg of pasta dough. Marcato does offer the Atlas 180 model, but none of the 150 attachment will work on this machine. It’s nice for the bigger sheets, but you’ll miss out on using all of the attachments that are designed for the 150. It's well-built, long-lasting, and absolute piece of cake to use and best of all - it makes the most delicious pasta you will ever taste! Some say even better than what you'll find in top grade Italian restaurants.How well the pasta makers made different types of pasta: Following the included directions and using the same dough recipe with each machine, we made batches of wide-cut fettuccine and narrow-cut spaghetti. We also made a batch of penne with each extruder machine, and tested out any other included cutters for making different shapes (such as ravioli, angel hair, and more.) We took notes on dough texture and evenness, and whether the individual noodles cut and separated cleanly.

They are not interchangeable. The Atlas attachment does not work with the Imperia machine. The Imperia motor attachment does not work with the Atlas machine. You will need to get the appropriate attachment that matches your pasta maker. The new machine has “quite a bit of plastic parts incorporated into the machine that are not present on mine.” This thing's rather expensive for a pasta maker overall, but its price is pretty average for an extruder. If you're looking to upgrade from a manual maker to something more automatic, or if you're looking to create a wider variety of shapes than a roller/cutter is able to, the Philips Viva is a good place to start. Tierney McAfee has a master's degree in journalism and has been writing for The Spruce Eats since 2019. She covers food, travel, and home decor for publications including NBC News, People, and Hollywoodlife.com. She home-tested four of the pasta makers featured above: the Marcato Atlas 150, OxGord, CucinaPro, and KitchenAid 3-Piece Pasta Roller and Cutter Set. Imperia Pasta Machine - Your Shortcut To Becoming an Overnight Italian Chef Sensation With Friends and Family Beating a Path To Your Kitchen!"The pasta maker does come with a starter guide for pasta recipes and how to make the perfect dough. This will let you immediately get started with your CucinaPro Imperia 150, but if you want even more recipes or know how to make different kind of pasta dough: we got you covered. The wooden handle is comfortable to hold and can be operated with the minimum of effort, guaranteeing professional results with a far superior taste and texture.